Bored at work? Daydreaming of escape every time the kettle boils? We've rounded up some of the latest job listings in and around Shepton Mallet, so you can swap spreadsheets for skittles, or servers for soldering irons. Whether you're looking to climb the career ladder or just escape your current one, here's what's on offer this week.

If you've got a knack for food innovation and can tell your emulsifiers from your enhancers, the role of Senior NPD Technologist / Food and Beverage Product Developer could be your calling. Based at an R&D centre in Shepton, the job comes with a £35k salary and plenty of scope for hands-on creation – assuming you're into developing things people actually want to eat. Click here for full details

For those who like their KPIs with a side of spreadsheets, Sales and Marketing Coordinator might be more your speed. Aquamain is hiring someone to help run their marketing operations – and bonus, you can work from home a few days a week once they trust you not to disappear. More on that here

Tech-savvy and patient enough to explain "have you tried turning it off and on again" without rolling your eyes? The team at British Solar Renewables is looking for a Junior IT Support Engineer to keep their systems running. It pays around £27k with a bonus and hybrid working once you've settled in. Here's the full breakdown

The Assistant Manager role at the Alhampton Inn could be ideal if you love pubs, people, and the idea of working somewhere that's been on telly. They're offering £30k plus bonus to someone who can juggle customers, community vibes, and the occasional bar stool emergency. Details here

Meanwhile, if you're a qualified teacher with a love of unpredictable timetables, Secondary School Teacher supply roles are going in Castle Cary. Pay can reach up to £200 a day depending on experience, and you'll be helping schools out of tight spots when staff shortages strike. Check it out here

In the world of engineering, Shepton Mallet Hospital is recruiting a Hospital Engineering Technician to help maintain critical systems. The pay's £39k and they're after someone with healthcare experience – and ideally, a healthy appreciation for paperwork and precision. Full job listing here

If you're into fixing things on the factory floor, a local manufacturer is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in the FMCG sector. It's a hands-on role with a solid £45k salary and plenty of machinery to tinker with. Have a look

Finally, Class 2 Drivers are wanted to make multi-drop deliveries across the South West. It's a Monday to Friday gig, pays £35k, and requires the ability to reverse into tight spaces while remaining calm and professional – which is arguably a superpower. Apply here

That's your round-up for this week. Whether you're applying immediately or just having a nosy while pretending to work, we won't judge. Check back next week for more local vacancies – or get in touch if you're hiring and want to be featured.