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Job Description:

To meet increasing demand, we are looking for a Pallet Manufacturer to join us at Somerlap in Mark, Somerset. Your main role will be working in a team manufacturing pallets using hand tools and automated machinery. Full training is provided. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 7.00am to 4.30pm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Using hand tools and operating machinery
• Manual handling
• Maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety
• Minimising wastage where possible.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workplace.

The important things:

• Good communication and work well in a team
• Capable to work in a physically demanding role and repetitive work
• A strong commitment to maintaining a clean and tidy workplace
• If you have worked in manufacturing/warehouse using hand tools before, that would be an advantage.

Why should I join Somerlap?

Somerlap Forest Products Ltd was established in 1981 and is now an employee-owned company since March 2023, manufactures an extensive range of timber pallets, crates, and boxes suitable for both UK and export use from our 5-acre site in Mark, Somerset. We also offer a pallet repair and reconditioning service whereby damaged pallets are returned to their original condition. Somerlap also manufacturers a range of quality timber garden products and in addition to our own products, we also sell a range of complementary garden products from other carefully selected manufacturers.

Benefits we can offer:

• 20 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays increasing with long service
• Somerlap is an employee ownership trust. Profit share is given after passing a probation period.
• Training opportunities
• Company pension and Life Assurance
• Employee assistant programme, offering health benefits and retail discounts
• Long service and birthday rewards
• Company discounts

To apply, please send you CV to jobs@somerlap.co.uk