Whether you're scouring the market for your next gig or just job-window shopping between coffees, here's your weekly roundup of who's hiring across Shepton Mallet and nearby.

First up: boots on the ground. A Labourer is needed in Shepton Mallet for a four-month contract working with a housing contractor. It's £170 a day, CSCS card required, and the work involves helping install fire curtains across the town. Bonus: no commuting — it's all local.

Fancy yourself more of a machine mind? Machine Operatives are being recruited at a local FMCG manufacturer. £28k–£32k depending on experience, early weekday shifts only, and no weekends. Full training included — ideal if you've worked in food or drink production before.

Further out in Castle Cary, Relief Operators are wanted at a pet food manufacturer. Pay ranges from £13.06–£15.68 per hour depending on shift, with overtime options and potential for permanent roles. You'll be helping pack and check products — and keeping an eye on quality.

Behind the wheel? A Class 1 Driver is needed immediately in Shepton Mallet. £17 per hour for day shifts, Monday to Friday, and you'll need to bring your HGV experience and clean record.

Back on site, a part-time Maintenance Engineer is wanted just outside Shepton Mallet. Flexible hours, mechanical focus, and experience with food production machinery a plus. They'll work around your availability — just let them know your ideal hours and rate.

In the garage, HGV Technicians are needed to keep heavy goods vehicles on the road. Up to £47,133 a year plus bonuses and paid overtime. Monday to Friday shifts only — and MOT prep is part of the gig.

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In the office, there's a short-term Finance Assistant role available in Shepton Mallet. It's a three-week post to support a growing business — ideal for someone with invoice and credit control experience who can hit the ground running.

Further along the food chain, Chef de Partie roles are up for grabs at a countryside estate near Castle Cary. Up to £38k in a French fine-dining kitchen using on-site ingredients. Must drive, must love beurre blanc.

Not quite kitchen royalty but love the buzz? Kitchen Porters are also needed at The Newt in Somerset. Up to £29,640 a year with some seriously generous perks — spa access, garden membership, and team wine tastings included.

And for the spreadsheet-inclined, Mars is hiring a Demand Planner in nearby Evercreech. £31.9k–£35.9k plus a bonus, you'll be helping forecast for hundreds of products and keeping the supply chain purring. Power BI fans and supply pros, step right up.

Looking for more? Head to the Shepton Mallet jobs page for the latest listings in manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and more.