1444 jobs found in Colchester

Location : Colchester Our client is seeking a motivated and professional Field Agent to join their growing team on a Temporary to Permanent basis . This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working independently, engaging with customers, and contributing to high-quality field operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in representing our client in the field by conducting site visits, gathering information, supporting customer interactions, and ensuring accurate reporting. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to different working environments. Key Responsibilities: · Conduct field visits to gather data, complete inspections, and support operational activities. · Engage professionally with customers, clients, and stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service. · Accurately record findings, updates, and reports using handheld technology and internal systems. · Communicate field...

Job Title: Telehandler Job Type: Temporary Location: Colchester Rate of pay: Paye £15.00, Umbrella £20.00 , CIS £20.00. Are you a candidate looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Telehandler. For this position, you must have the following: • CPCS / NPORS • PPE • Experience You must have previous proven experience in Telehandling. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies. In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier. Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee. Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service). On-going assignments Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family. Access to Free online training. Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this...

HR Administrator (Part-Time) Salary: £29,000 pro rata Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Flexible) Contract: FTC – 6 months Are you an organised and detail-oriented HR professional looking for a part-time opportunity within a busy and supportive HR team? We are seeking an HR Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support across a range of employee relations and HR processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous HR administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering exceptional service to stakeholders at all levels. The Role As HR Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across a broad range of HR activities. Responsibilities will include: * Processing payroll-related changes, contract variations, secondments and employee data updates within HR systems * Managing post-offer administration, including onboarding documentation, DBS processes and right-to-work checks *...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Colchester - September Start Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, supportive primary school in Colchester, starting September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs and looking to develop their skills within a nurturing school environment that offers strong mentorship and ongoing professional development. The school is looking for a committed practitioner with effective behaviour management skills, strong communication abilities, and proven experience supporting children with SEN across the primary age range. 📌 CONTRACT DETAILS Location - Colchester Position - SEN Teaching Assistant Type of work - Classroom & 1:1 SEN support Start date - September Duration - Ongoing / Long‑term Full time/part‑time - Full time Rate of pay - £90-£120 per day (depending on experience) Hours - 08:30am - 15:45pm 📚 EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND...

Fantastic opportunity for a professional Cleaner to work with a highly reputable supermarket within the Colchester region. My client is looking for an experienced and professional cleaner to assist with cleaning a supermarket. Work will range from sweeping, mopping and sanitising, emptying of bins, safe use of cleaning materials and equipment. Job Details Start Date: ASAP Location: Colchester CO3 Hours Available: Sunday - OFF Monday - 05:00 - 11:30 Tuesday - 05:00 - 11:30 Wednesday - 05:00 - 11:30 Thursday - 05:00 - 11:30 Friday - 05:00 - 11:30 Saturday - 05:00 - 12.30 Sunday - 05:00 - 12.30 Monday - 05:00 - 11:30 Tuesday - 05:00 - 11:30 Wednesday - 05:00 - 11:30 Thursday - 05:00 - 11:30 Friday - 05:00 - 11:30 Saturday - OFF Duration: Ongoing - temporary Pay Rate: £14.85 per hour umbrella Requirements: You'll be professional, courteous, hardworking. Please call Laura on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to

Prospero Teaching are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to work in local Primary Schools in and around the Colchester area to start September 2026. Experience with SEN/SEMH is essential. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - Colchester * Position - Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant * Contract or position start date - September 2026 * Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing * Contract type - Long-Term Temporary * Full time/part time - Part time to Full time * Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate around £95-110 per day * Hours -8.30 am - 3pmEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Previous TA/LSA experience GCSE English and Maths grade 'C' TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK * Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application * Provide two professional child related referencesOTHER If you would like to be considered for this...

HGV Class 1 Drivers – Various Roles Location: Colchester, Essex and surrounding areas Job Type: Temporary, ongoing and ad hoc opportunities available Pay: £18.00 – £24.00 per hour, depending on role, shift pattern and client Brighthire Recruitment are currently looking for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a range of driving opportunities in and around Colchester, Essex. We have various roles available to suit different experience levels and availability, including days, nights, trunking, general haulage, deliveries, collections and ongoing assignments with local clients. Pay rates range from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, depending on the role, start time, shift pattern, client and assignment type. We believe in being clear and honest with drivers, so all pay rates, shift details and job information will be confirmed before you accept any work. No misleading adverts, no unclear rates and no wasting your time. Typical duties may include: Driving HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and...

HGV Class 2 Drivers – Various Roles Location: Colchester, Essex and surrounding areas Job Type: Temporary, ongoing and ad hoc opportunities available Pay: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour, depending on role, shift pattern and client Brighthire Recruitment are currently looking for experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers for a range of driving opportunities in and around Colchester, Essex. We have various roles available to suit different experience levels and availability, including days, nights, multidrop, general haulage, deliveries, collections, refuse, pallet work and ongoing assignments with local clients. Pay rates range from £16.00 to £20.00 per hour, depending on the role, start time, shift pattern, client and assignment type. We believe in being clear and honest with drivers, so all pay rates, shift details and job information will be confirmed before you accept any work. No misleading adverts, no unclear rates and no wasting your time. Typical duties may include: Driving HGV Class 2...

Job Title: Groundworker Job Type: Temporary Location: Colchester Rate of pay: Paye £15.00, Umbrella £19.00 , CIS £19.00. Are you a candidate looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Groundworker. For this position, you must have the following: • CSCS • Own Tools • PPE This temporary work for a Groundworker is for an ongoing duration. You must have previous proven experience in Groundworks , specifically, levelling out. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies. In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier. Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee. Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service). On-going assignments Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family. Access to Free...

We are looking for a Freelance Lead P6 Planner to work with one of our clients, one of the UK's largest infrastructure providers. The Planning Lead is responsible for embedding structured planning processes, improving programme quality, and ensuring that planning outputs provide a single version of the truth to support effective delivery and decision-making. Main responsibilities will be portfolio planning and control, programme standardisation, programme quality and assurance, reporting and portfolio insight, planning process ownership, stakeholder engagement, team leadership and coordination and continuous improvement. You'll need experience in baseline programme (P6), monthly updated programmes, programme submission files, lookahead programmes, programme narratives and milestone and progress summaries. This is a minimum of a 3 month contract with a top day rate on offer (Inside IR35)! If yourself or someone you know is looking for work feel free to get in touch

Nursery Assistant Full-Time | Permanent Position Colchester, Essex TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and nurturing nursery in the Colchester area. The nursery is currently seeking enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young children's development and creating positive early learning experiences. Whether you are experienced within an early years setting or looking to further develop your childcare career, this role offers the chance to work within a supportive and welcoming environment. The Role: • Supporting the day-to-day care, learning, and development of children aged 0–5 years • Assisting with the delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) • Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children •...

Prospero Teaching are looking for Primary Supply Teachers to work in local schools in Colchester and the surrounding areas starting from September 2026. We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching. The position is open to both newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer-term cover. CONTRACT DETAILS Location - Various across Colchesterand surrounding areas Position - Primary Supply Teacher Type of work - Supply teaching Start date -September 2026 Duration / Likely Duration - Day-to-day bookings Contract type - Temporary Full time/part-time - Both Minimum rate of pay - Minimum £125 per day for qualified teachers Hours - 8:30 am - 4:00pm (full day) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS QTS,...

Job Title: Traffic Marshall Job Type: Temporary Location: Colchester Rate of pay: Paye £15.00 , Umbrella £18.00 , CIS £18.00. Are you a candidate looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Traffic Marshall to join a busy site in Colchester. This job for a Traffic Marshall is for a 13 week duration, you must have an advanced DBS, Traffic marshall and Slinger Banksperson Ticket.  For this position, you must have the following: - CSCS - Traffic Marshall Ticket/ Slinger Banksperson Ticket - PPE - Enhanced DBS You must have previous proven experience in Traffic Marshalling. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies. In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier. Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee. Pension...

Credit Controller (Dutch Speaking) - Temporary to Permanent Location: Office-based (with potential hybrid working) Salary: £13.50-£14.35 per hour Contract: Full-time, Temporary (3 months, with potential to become permanent) Start Date: 1st July 2026 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day) Working hours between 8:00am - 6:00pm on a rota basis, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch About the Role My client is seeking a Dutch-speaking Credit Controller to join their Finance Team on a temporary to permanent basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely collection of payments, maintaining accurate account records, and delivering exceptional customer service to clients. This position is initially office-based, with the opportunity to work up to 2 days from home per week, depending on performance. Key Responsibilities Collect outstanding payments in line with agreed payment terms via email and telephone Proactively chase aged debt using appropriate escalation procedures...

Credit Controller - Temporary – 3 month contract (Fluent Dutch Speaker) We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Credit Controller to join our clients Finance Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit control professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building positive customer relationships while ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments. As a Credit Controller, you will play a key role in managing debtor accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the business's cash flow objectives through effective credit control practices. Key Responsibilities * Collect outstanding payments in line with agreed payment terms through professional email and telephone communication. * Manage and monitor aged debt, using appropriate escalation processes where necessary. * Process payment allocations accurately and efficiently. * Maintain detailed debtor notes and account histories to support...

Qualified Nursery Practitioner TeacherActive are proud to be working with a fantastic nursery in Colchester that is seeking a dedicated and passionate Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Qualified Nursery Practitioner who is committed to providing high-quality care and education to young children within a nurturing and stimulating environment. The successful Qualified Nursery Practitioner will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing while helping to maintain the nursery's excellent standards. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary between £26,000 and £32,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. The role: We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and professional Qualified Nursery Practitioner who can create engaging learning experiences and support children through their early years development journey. You will...

Geography Teacher – September Start Vision for Education Vision for Education is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Geography Teacher to join a successful secondary school in the Colchester area from September. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop a deeper understanding of the world around them while fostering curiosity about environmental, social, and global issues. The Role Deliver engaging and challenging Geography lessons to KS3 and KS4 students. Plan and prepare lessons that meet curriculum requirements and support student progress. Use a variety of teaching strategies to engage learners of all abilities. Monitor, assess, and report on student achievement. Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and participation. Contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate. The Ideal Candidate Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an...

Packhouse Operative £13.45 per hour | Temp to Perm | Outskirts of Colchester, Essex Own transport essential due to rural location. About this Role: We are currently recruiting for a Packhouse Operative to join a busy and expanding food production company based on the outskirts of Colchester. This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability, ongoing training, and the chance to become part of a friendly and supportive team. Working within a fast-paced packhouse environment, you'll be involved in the packing, grading, and preparation of products ready for dispatch. Previous warehouse, production, or food manufacturing experience is beneficial, however full training will be provided for candidates with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Key Duties: Working on a fast-paced packing line Grading and quality checking products Packing finished products ready for dispatch Palletising stock and preparing orders Maintaining high hygiene and cleanliness...

Factory Operative - Tendring, Essex £12.71 per hour Ongoing Temporary Position Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00 | Friday: 07:30 - 15:00 Own transport is preferred due to the location of the site. We are currently recruiting for a Factory Operative to join a busy manufacturing company based in the Tendring area - near Colchester. The business specialises in producing plastic-based products and is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join their production team on an ongoing basis. This is a hands-on role within a factory environment and would suit candidates who are comfortable undertaking physical work and heavy lifting throughout the shift. Duties of the Factory Operative will include: Loading and unloading materials and finished products Operating and monitoring production machinery Machine minding and ensuring production runs efficiently Bailing and disposing of waste materials Assisting with general production duties Moving stock and materials around the...

Support Worker – Make a Real Difference Every Day! 🌟 💷 £13.00–£18.00 per hour | 📍 Colchester & Surrounding Areas Are you ready to turn compassion into a career? Looking for a role where you’re truly valued and every day brings a new reason to smile? Join a team where kindness leads the way, and your support truly changes lives. Welcome to P+S Care and Support At P+S Care and Support, we are more than just a healthcare provider — we are a dedicated team driven by the belief that every individual has the right to live with dignity and the freedom to thrive. Guided by compassion and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, we offer support that is truly person-centred, tailored to empower and uplift. Everything we do is rooted in our core values, which shape our approach and define who we are as an organisation. We don’t settle for “just enough.” Excellence is our standard and together we are creating a community where people feel seen, heard, and supported — every...