The local job market is currently booming, offering a wide range of opportunities for residents looking to make a career move, find seasonal work, or embark on a new vocational journey.

Cadbury is calling for Christmas enthusiasts to join their team at their Clarks Village store. The temporary contract offers six-hour shifts mainly over weekends, with the possibility of weekday work. Primary responsibilities include till operations and stock replenishment. Candidates are expected to have prior experience, be numerate and literate, and display excellent customer service skills. Email your CV, cover letter, and working hours to [email protected] to apply.

For those interested in a career with the fire service, Street Fire Station is holding a recruitment evening on 17 October, between 19:00 and 21:00. Candidates must live or work within a five-minute radius of the Cranhill Road location and be at least 18 years of age.

Total Clean Air has openings for a handyman and a trainee field service engineer. The handyman role offers a flexible contract with a pay rate of £15.00 per hour, while the trainee field service engineer role offers a 40-hour full-time contract with a starting pay of £12.50 per hour. Both roles require reliable, punctual candidates with the ability to drive.

In the care sector, Hazel Home Care is recruiting weekend staff with immediate start dates. The role offers £13.50 per hour and comes with full training and a pension scheme. Candidates must have a reliable, caring attitude and possess a car. For further details, contact Jo on 07534921974.

A Glastonbury-based plant-based health and fitness supplier is looking for Warehouse Operatives and Food Production Operatives. The role offers £10.42 per hour for a 40-hour week, with fixed shifts and a host of benefits including free on-site parking. For inquiries, contact 07841066988 or [email protected].

Several local pubs are also on the lookout for front-of-house staff, including The Sheppey Inn and The Ashcott Inn. Both roles require candidates who can work evenings and weekends, and offer competitive rates of pay.

Fletcher House is seeking part-time Activities Coordinators, paying £10.90 per hour (£11.50 on weekends) and Millfield School has an opening for a Multi-Sport Coach for football and summer sports at £10,756.51 p.a. for a 12-hour per week, term-time role.

Can't find what you're looking for here? The Street Chamber of Commerce and Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce and Tourism have teamed up to help locals find new employment opportunities.

If you're seeking a job or a change in career, make sure to visit Glastonbury Town Hall on Thursday 12 October, between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., for a free recruitment fair.

This joint initiative will feature businesses from various sectors, all with the aim of filling vacancies and fostering local employment.

For job seekers, it's an open invitation to meet potential employers and explore diverse career paths, with no need to book ahead — simply drop in at a time that suits you.

Businesses also have a unique chance to participate. If you're a local business owner interested in recruiting, there are still tables available. Registration is free and can be completed through this Google Form link.

Don't miss this local event designed to invigorate the job market in Glastonbury and surrounding areas. Whether you're a job seeker or an employer, this recruitment fair aims to provide a platform for community development and employment growth.

With so many opportunities across multiple sectors, now is the perfect time to spruce up your CV and consider the wealth of job prospects available in the local area.