Jobs in Braintree

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As a key market town in North Essex, Braintree offers strong employment opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and office-based roles. Situated at the junction of the A120 and A131, with rail links to London Liverpool Street, Witham, and Chelmsford, Braintree has attracted major employers while maintaining its market town character.

We help candidates find permanent and temporary work in Braintree and the surrounding area, including Halstead, Coggeshall, and Witham. Our team works with employers across Braintree's key industrial estates, including Skyline 120 Business Park and Springwood Industrial Estate, matching candidates with roles that suit their skills and ambitions.

Current Jobs in Braintree

Temporary Factory Operative

Factory Operative - Braintree Essex £12.71 per hour | Temp to Perm | Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 17:00

£12.21 - £12.71 p/h

Braintree, Essex

Warehouse

On-site

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Permanent Manufacturing Operations Manager

Precision CNC machining business, aerospace & defence, backed by a larger group and entering a growth phase, seeks a Production Manager who knows high-mix, low-volume engineering.

£55,000 - £70,000 p/a

Braintree, Essex

Depending on experience

Engineering

On-site

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Temporary Forklift Driver

Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Forklift Driver to work in with our client in Braintree.

£13.50 p/h

Braintree, Essex

Warehouse

On-site

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Permanent Workshop Operative

Are you a skilled mechanical assembler looking for a change in role. This is a great oppotunity to get into a growing company nice and early. Assembly fitter | £12.71 Apply today!

£12.71 p/h

Braintree, Essex

Manufacturing

On-site

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Permanent Estimator

Estimator role in Braintree for specialist steelwork: read drawings, run take-offs and price from first principles without software on bespoke projects with real ownership.

£30,000 - £40,000 p/a

Braintree, Essex

Depending on experience

Engineering

On-site

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Permanent Maintenance Engineer

I am on the lookout for a mechanical maintenance engineer with a background in commissioning, decommissioning and welding. its a great opportunity paying over £50K per annum.

£22.00 - £25.00 p/h

Braintree, Essex

Engineering

On-site

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Permanent Assembler

Are you an assembler confident with using small hand tools and manufacturing from drawings? This role could be just for you!

£12.71 p/h

Braintree, Essex

Manufacturing

On-site

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Permanent CAD Technician

CAD Technician/Planner required to produce layouts of retail developments.

£26,000 - £30,000 p/a

Halstead, Essex

Depending on level of experience

Office & Administration

On-site

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FAQ's

Why work in Braintree?

Braintree combines market town charm with significant employment opportunities. The town's strategic location on the A120 corridor has attracted major manufacturers and logistics operations, while local businesses provide opportunities across office and professional services sectors. With Braintree station offering trains to London Liverpool Street in around an hour, the town provides excellent transport links.

How easy is it to commute to Braintree?

Braintree is easily accessible for job seekers from surrounding areas including Halstead, Coggeshall, Cressing, White Notley, and Kelvedon. The A120 and A131 provide excellent road access, while Greater Anglia rail services connect the town to Witham, Chelmsford, and London. Many of our candidates commute from Halstead, Sudbury, and Great Notley for the opportunities available here.

Who are the major employers in Braintree?

We work with businesses across Braintree's key sectors including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, office administration, and professional services. Our established relationships with employers at Skyline 120 Business Park, Springwood Industrial Estate, and throughout the town mean we often hear about vacancies before they're advertised publicly, giving our registered candidates a competitive advantage.