Jobs in Colchester

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As Essex's oldest recorded and major commercial city, Colchester provides excellent opportunities across professional services, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, and office-based roles. With strong transport connections via the A12 and A120, plus direct rail links to London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, and throughout Essex, the town is home to both established national employers and growing local businesses.

We're a local recruitment agency helping people find permanent and temporary work in Colchester and nearby areas, including Wivenhoe, West Mersea, and Stanway. We work closely with employers across Colchester Business Park, Severalls Business Park, and the town centre to match candidates with suitable roles across our specialist divisions.

Current Jobs in Colchester

Temporary Packhouse Operative

Packhouse Operative needed near Colchester. £13.45ph, 4 on/4 off shifts. Temp to perm role in food production. Own transport essential due to location.

£13.45 p/h

Colchester, Essex

Food & Beverage

On-site

Job ref: AL/PHOC0002_1781881206 View

Permanent Works Manager

An expanding company are looking for a Works Manager to lead a team of production staff in the manufacture of construction materials

£40,000 - £50,000 p/a

Colchester, Essex

Depending on level of experience

Manufacturing

On-site

Job ref: 96788_1782741486 View

Temporary Customer Service Advisor

Join a friendly team as a Customer Service Advisor, handling customer enquiries, administration and data entry in a fast-paced office environment.

£13.62 p/h

Colchester, Essex

Office & Administration

On-site

Job ref: 96759_1782374747 View

Temporary Property Valuer

Estate agency experience? Take the next step as a Property Valuer with a growing company offering commission, progression and a great team environment.

£12.82 p/h

Colchester, Essex

Office & Administration

On-site

Job ref: 96630_1782140675 View

Temporary Relationship Manager

Experienced in sales, account management or property? Join a growing team, manage key client relationships and earn up to £10k commission.

£12.71 - £14.35 p/h

Colchester, Essex

Office & Administration

On-site

Job ref: 95968_1782139542 View

Temporary Gardening Assistant

We are recruiting for a reliable and enthusiastic Gardening Assistant to join our client's friendly team based on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex.

£12.71 p/h

Colchester, Essex

Warehouse

On-site

Job ref: SK/HQ056_1782999605 View

Temporary Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver - Colchester Pay Rate: £15 per hour Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off Hours: * Mon-Thurs: 7am-6pm * Fri: 7am-4pm * Sat & Sun: 7am-2pm

£15.00 p/h

Colchester, Essex

Food & Beverage

On-site

Job ref: CM/HQ099351587_1782122258 View

Permanent Hardware Design Engineer

Join as a Hardware Design Engineer to design high-precision, mixed-signal electronic systems from concept to production in a collaborative, engineering-led team.

£45,000 - £55,000 p/a

Colchester, Essex

Depending on experience

Manufacturing

On-site

Job ref: 96205_1781798807 View

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Why work in Colchester?

Colchester blends historic character with modern career opportunities. As one of Essex's largest commercial centres, the town offers roles across professional services, logistics, manufacturing, and office-based sectors. The presence of two universities and a growing tech sector contributes to a diverse local economy. With excellent transport links via the A12, A120, and rail connections to London and Suffolk, Colchester attracts major employers offering competitive salaries.

How easy is it to commute to Colchester?

Colchester is easily accessible for job seekers from surrounding areas including Wivenhoe, Rowhedge, West Mersea, Tiptree, Marks Tey, and Stanway. The A12 and A120 provide excellent road links, while Greater Anglia rail services connect the town throughout Essex, Suffolk, and into London. Many of our candidates commute from Clacton-on-Sea, Brightlingsea, and Manningtree for the diverse opportunities available here.

Who are the major employers in Colchester?

We work with businesses across Colchester's key sectors including professional services, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, and office-based roles. Our established relationships with employers across Colchester Business Park, Severalls Business Park, and the town centre mean we often hear about vacancies before they're advertised publicly, giving our registered candidates a competitive advantage.