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 Cleaning Operative

Cleaning Operative - Temp Location: BraintreePay: £13.50. per hourHours: Monday to Friday 9-3

£13.50 p/h

Braintree, Essex

Warehouse

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

Job ref: 96363_1780570729 View

Permanent Production 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

Job ref: 96389_1779809184 View

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 Assembler

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

£12.21 - £12.71 p/h

Braintree, Essex

Manufacturing

On-site

Job ref: 95937_1779788784 View

Permanent Production Operative

Job Title: Production Operative Location: Braintree Salary: £35,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday - Thursday 7.15am -5.15pm, Friday 07.15am - 15.15pm

£35,000 - £35,100 p/a

Braintree, Essex

Warehouse

On-site

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Permanent Production Control and Stores Supervisor

Hands-on Production Control & Stores Supervisor role within aerospace engineering, overseeing stock, ERP/MRP, traceability and day-to-day stores operations.

£38,000 - £45,000 p/a

Braintree, Essex

Depending on experience

Engineering

On-site

Job ref: 96463_1779114927 View

Permanent Fabricator

Are you a skilled Fabricator with TIG welding experience? Apply online today for the chance to work for a growing catering company in Halstead, paying up to £20.00 p/h.

£20.00 p/h

Halstead, Essex

Engineering

On-site

Job ref: 95831_1778167067 View

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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.