We are looking for Pallet Manufacturers 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. Overtime rate over 40 hours.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Using hand tools and 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 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
Please note, this vacancy may close sooner than the deadline so please apply as soon as you can.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/08/2025
Reference ID: NPM9.22
