There's something for every kind of job hunter in Shepton this week – whether you're into outdoor adventure, structured play, pallet deliveries or keeping solar panels in line.

If your idea of job satisfaction includes whittling sticks, climbing trees and avoiding PowerPoint presentations, this Outdoor/Sport/Forest School Instructor role with Wessex Lodge School could be the fresh start you're looking for. It's full-time, term-time only, based in Frome and pays £24,000. Forest school or PE qualifications are a bonus, but if you're creative, hands-on and can wrangle a group of teens without hiding in a shed, they want to hear from you.

Meanwhile, Somerset Care is hiring an Activities Coordinator in Castle Cary. If you know your bingo from your boccia and love making someone's day a bit brighter, this part-time role (21 hours a week) could be just the thing. Pay starts at £12.21 an hour, with weekend rates bumping that up to £13.26.

Looking to break into the renewables sector without already being an engineer or scientist? British Solar Renewables in Shepton Mallet is hiring a Junior Monitoring Analyst. It's an entry-level role with full training provided, perfect for someone who's organised, curious, and not allergic to spreadsheets.

Holcim is on the hunt for a Mobile Plant Fitter in Shepton. If you know your way around construction equipment and fancy working for a company that's been shaping the UK since 1858, click here to apply.

For those who prefer wheels to wrenches, there's a full-time Class 1 Driver job going at Pallet Networks in Shepton. Multi-drop palletised deliveries around the South West could be your new Monday to Friday routine – apply here.

There's also a chance to lead a classroom as a Primary Teacher in Shepton. This Year 6 teaching role is a temp contract starting in Term 5 and running into 2025 – ideal if you've got QTS and a knack for helping pupils smash their SATs without losing their sanity.

Fancy yourself as front-of-house royalty? The Farmyard in Castle Cary is recruiting a Restaurant Manager to lead their 40-cover team. Expect evenings, weekends, and a salary of up to £45,000. If you've got flair, stamina and the ability to smile at customers even when they ask for a well-done steak, click here.

Finally, Royal Canin in Ditcheat is looking for a Production Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The salary's around £32k and the hours rotate across nights, lates and earlies – not for the faint-hearted, but if you've got experience in food production and enjoy herding cats (metaphorically, or not), it's worth a look.

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