Recruitment

Recruitment The New Blackmore Vale

The New Blackmore Vale and The New Stour & Avon are looking The New Blackmore Vale are looking for a motivated team player to work to expand their highly successful advertising sales team. with us in our classified department. The role would consist of talking to our Experience in sales within the publishing industry is preferred. customers, understanding their needs and booking their adverts. The role We are an energetic, fun and friendly team who are always busy, would also include keeping track of all the classified bookings made, taking the fantastic feedback we receive from readers and advertisers alike fuels our day! You will be generating new business as well as maintaining relationships with high numbers of clients, selling into two magazines, payments, and proofing the adverts in our magazines. You would also need to liaise with our sales team on adverts and payments and some very light accounts work. We are looking for a full time person Monday to with the ability to meet deadlines. Friday 09:00 to 17:30 working from our Wincanton office. Please send The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills your CV’s to david@blackmorevale.net Salary depending on experience. both face-to-face and on the telephone. The role involves selling into Classified and Display with a consultative approach.

You will be have a proven record of offering an outstanding level of customer service and of going the extra mile to ensure the job is done to the highest level.

The role can be office-based in Wincanton or working from home, depending on experience and location. You must own your own vehicle – a mileage allowance is paid – and be able to attend meetings in Wincanton when requested. Good written English, spelling and grammar, are essential Bricklayer/Stone Mason required as is a great sense of humour and being a team player. On the cards or CIS

Hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm. Salary is dependent on experience. Good rates of pay for the right candidate If you’ve got what it takes to be part of this dynamic team, Immediate start please send your application to debi.thorne@icloud.comPlease call Eddie on 07740 675927 Closing date for applications is Friday 17 September, interviews will take place at our Wincanton office. The New Stour &Avon Highfield House Residential Care Home High Street, Castle Cary, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, BA7 7AN Website: www.highfieldhousecastlecary.com Positions Vacant:

Cook Catering Assistant Waking Night Care Assistant Day Care Assistant

Please call 01963 350697 or email manager@highfieldhouse.net

DORSET GARAGE DOORS ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT

This role is an outside based position and requires heavy manual work. You will be working within an experienced team of garage door engineers; a willingness to learn is a must, motivation and determination are essential. The company fit and maintain quality doors and automation systems to residential and commercial properties. We also offer a repair service. It will be a varied and challenging role. You will be working directly on the property of the customer; it will require an individual who is willing to offer excellent customer services and will work well as part of a team. Ongoing training and support will be given. Partial uniform provided. A full UK driving licence is essential. JOB TYPE: FULL TIME

The New Blackmore Vale

The New Blackmore Vale and The New Stour & Avon are looking to expand their highly successful advertising sales team. Experience in sales within the publishing industry is preferred. We are an energetic, fun and friendly team who are always busy, the fantastic feedback we receive from readers and advertisers alike fuels our day! You will be generating new business as well as maintaining relationships with high numbers of clients, selling into two magazines, with the ability to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills both face-to-face and on the telephone. The role involves selling into Classified and Display with a consultative approach. You will be have a proven record of offering an outstanding level of customer service and of going the extra mile to ensure the job is done to the highest level. The role can be office-based in Wincanton or working from home, depending on experience and location. You must own your own vehicle – a mileage allowance is paid – and be able to attend meetings in Wincanton when requested. Good written English, spelling and grammar, are essential as is a great sense of humour and being a team player. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm. Salary is dependent on experience. If you’ve got what it takes to be part of this dynamic team, please send your application to debi.thorne@icloud.com Closing date for applications is Friday 17 September, interviews will take place at our Wincanton office.

The New Stour &Avon

JOIN OUR TEAM…

Amfax is a world class test system solutions provider delivering high quality, high performance automated test equipment to the aerospace & defence industry for over 30 years.

There are currently the following opportunities available to join our growing team:

• Purchaser & Supply Chain Co-ordinator: we are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced oce environment as part of our purchasing team. This role combines purchasing with monitoring and managing our key suppliers’ performance and would suit someone who has administrative or purchasing experience in a light manufacturing environment.

• Senior Electrical & Electronic Design Engineer: we welcome hearing from experienced engineers who have test equipment design experience, enjoy being involved in all project stages from concept to commissioning and relish technical variety.

• Project Manager: our ideal candidate will have a design engineering background and experience in successfully delivering engineering projects in the test/aerospace industry or is an experienced design engineer looking to move into a project management role.

• Trainee Wire Person: this is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to start their career towards becoming a high-quality, quali昀ed production/ prototype wire person.

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ST SWITHUNS TRADITIONAL BUILDING Specialising in Conservation, Structural Works and Fine Finishing We are currently recruiting the following trades for our ongoing 18 month programme of work:

• Project / Site Managers • Masons • Brick Layers • Joiners • Decorators • General Workers • Mechanic / Fitter

Applications are treated in the strictest Con昀 dence Experience in Conservation is an advantage. Apply preferably by email providing the following details: Contact details, Experience, CV, Pay/Package Expectations or by phone 01747 832386 leaving the same information.

REMOVALS & STORAGE REMOVALS & STORAGE Now recruiting for an Accounts team member

We are urgently looking for a team member that can undertake the following roles for our group of companies and assist our current accounts staff: Invoicing; Purchase ledger; Credit control; Taking payments; Assigning payments to accounts; Payroll. There are also other job roles which consist of using our in-house program. Experience in Sage is required. Applicants need to be meticulous, have a high attention to detail, can solve problems and have the ability to process a high level of work. The applicant will also need to have a good sense of humour. The role is for a full time person, the hours are 09:00 to 17:30. Salary is between £18,750 and £21,500 depending on experience. The position is based at our offices in Wincanton, Somerset and is an immediate start. Please send CV to pat@armishaws.com

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Contracts Administrator

to join our team based in our offices in Wincanton. The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities: Liaise with the Waterscapes Maintenance Contract Managers to support with the management of an exciting and growing department. Book in contracted work with our clients by notifying them of our attendance in advance of our arrival, completing any access requests forms if necessary. Liaise with engineers regarding the scheduling of work by phone and email. Assist with invoicing and collating supporting documentation. Preparation of health and safety paperwork for contracts and repair work. Support with general administration. Scheduling contract, and health & safety renewal reminders. In order to be considered for this position you will have gained the following skills and experience: Working in a busy office environment. Professional email and telephone manner. Experience of Excel, Word and Outlook software packages. Great organisational & multi-tasking skills. Permanent position with hours negotiable. Minimum: 5 days per week, 9am – 3pm. In return you will benefit from working for a well-established, growing company offering a competitive salary, 20 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata to hours worked) & company pension scheme. Please forward your CV to: info@waterscapeslimited.com Waterscapes Limited, 1 Murray Court, Wincanton Business Park, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9RX www.waterscapeslimited.com

CEDARS CASTLE HILL are looking to employ: Full / Part time Cook

Main aim & Responsibilities of the role: To manage the preparation and the delivery of all home cooked meals within the Nursing Home. We would consider a job-share situation, we are very flexible. We offer excellent rates of pay. Hours: 7.30am – 2.30pm Kitchen Assistant

Main aim of the role: To assist the cook to provide Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner to the residents. To keep the kitchen clean and tidy. To be aware of the special diets that may be required. Key Responsibilities: To help prepare trollies for breakfast, lunch and dinner and to ensure that all trollies are collected promptly. To help prepare meals under the direction of the cook. To ensure that the kitchen cleaning rota is adhered to at all times and that the kitchen is hygienically clean. To load the dishwasher when required. To ensure all washed items are clean and dry before putting them away. To assist to put away any supplies delivered to the Home promptly. Excellent rates of pay You would be required to work 2 out of 4 weekends Hours: 7.15am – 2.45pm, 9am – 2.30pm, 2.30pm – 8pm & 4pm – 7pm If you are interested in either of these roles, please email hr@cedarscastlehill.co.uk or contact Alison Dee, 01747 854699 We believe in privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and treating everyone with respect

CATERING STAFF required at Leweston school Head chef 42k Chef de partie £12.60ph Customer service assistant £9.36ph. Contact tabnerd@leweston.dorset. sch.uk or call 01963 211014

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for busy household near Fontmell Magna. Three mornings a week. Own transport and good references essential. Tel 07855 312526 HOPE2Cycle are looking for VOLUNTEERS in Shaftesbury to help out, Mechanical knowledge is an advantage but not essential as can be taught along the way please call 01747 851397 Monday - Thursday 12pm - 5pm

MERE SOCIAL CLUB Have a vacancy for a Bar Steward. Enthusiasm & positive attitude are essential. Apply in your own handwriting to the Club Secretary, Hazards Hill, Mere, BA12 6ET.

ST DENIS LODGE RESIDENTIAL HOME Requires 2 part time Care Assistants. One of these to cover maternity leave. To include alternate weekends . Also required Weekend Laundry Assistant. Experience preferred but not necessary. Please call 01747 854596 SEEKING FULL TIME LIVEIN GROUNDSKEEPER, separate accommodation provided, most bills covered in addition to salary. Must have experience in all aspects of landscape, pool and river level maintenance, and garden care. Individuals or couples welcomed. Please call 07511 664490

FULL TIME UNDER GARDENER position available for large private garden in South West Wiltshire. Manual and heavy machinery work involved. Successful applicant must also be competent with general maintenance, and happy around dogs. This is a live-in position in a modernised two- bedroom cottage. Please email CV & covering letter to Mrs Vicky Macaskie at vm@fonthill.co.uk

GENERAL FARM WORKER Required for Modern Dairy farm near Wincanton. Varied roles including Calf Rearing / feeding etc. apprentice considered but full driving licence essential call 07711 961915

PERRY & SON LTD are looking for LABOURER/DRIVER with immediate effect to join our well established building firm working on interesting projects within a 20 mile radius of Shaftesbury. Guaranteed hours, pension, van and PPE supplied Call 01747 811285 or email perryandsonltd@aol.com

THE PLOUGH INN MANSTON CHEF/COOK REQUIRED This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef/Cook ready to take the next step into a restaurant with huge opportunities. The Plough has a recently installed specialist designed kitchen and new and refurbished restaurant space for up to fifty covers. Please send a CV to peterkellond@gmail.com or telephone 07542 646237

FULL-TIME SITE/ GROUNDWORKS LABOURER • Tasks include drainage, oversites, footings, mixer work, driveways, and more • Role requires using machinery • Training provided • 45 hours per week, 7.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) • Must have own transport • Company pension scheme • Good rate of pay dependant on experience • Must be reliable, hardworking and committed to getting tasks completed on time Call 01935 816204 or email office@repearceproperties.co.uk

ESTIMATOR AND GENERAL MANAGER for D J Chutter Ltd Qualified estimator to help with preparing estimates and price bids, planning and scheduling jobs etc. Must have 3+ years’ construction experience, computer literate, experience in accounts an advantage. Basic salary of £35,000 plus company profit related incentive. 01963 210354

Recruitment Prestige award fits company like a glove

By Karen Bate

A company in Yeovil which has been making leather goods for 195 years has recognised its many long serving employees. The Master of the Worshipful Company of Glovers CEO Reg Hankey attended the awards, along with Preeta Ramachandran, Area Director Southern –Work and Health Services at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Pittards has been making high performance leather for gloves, footwear for sport, the military and interiors since 1826 and this year’s annual event not only marked long service but its investment of the next generation through its apprenticeships and Kickstart team members. “People have always been at the heart of this 200-year-old business” said Mr Hankey. “We are proud to be able to perpetuate the skills that make Pittards leather so valued by major brands and be able to create employment through apprenticeships and the Kickstart programme. “We will be looking to create at least ten further apprenticeships in the coming year.” Pittards employs 200 people in Yeovil and exports over 90% of its product to 44 countries, working and innovating throughout the pandemic, releasing Tri Protex® antibacterial technology and Explorer Firebloc II™ fire resistant leather. Pittards is currently training 15 Kickstart scheme members and four apprentices, and are looking to take on at least ten more apprentices in the coming year. Pittards was established by Charles Pittard in 1826 as a leather dressing business supplying the many glove makers in the local area. Originally, Pittards would have worked only with local Somerset sheepskins, but in the early 20th century the company began sourcing from Africa. It was recognized that Cabretta or ‘hairsheep’ skins were more suitable for glove making with their finer hair follicles and high tensile strength. During the early 20th century, the company developed skills in dyeing leathers and imparting technical qualities such as waterproof and washable leathers – a major breakthrough that drove sales of dress gloves, as well as establishing partnerships with the military for better performing gloves for soldiers and pilots. In 1987 the Pittards Group merged with Garnar Booth plc, one of its largest UK competitors, which expanded its range of products into clothing leathers and some more niche products such as chamois leather and gave it more control over its UK supply chain.

HONOURED: Staff, apprentices and Kickstart team members at Pittards factory in Yeovil

Leweston Partners with Bath Rugby

Leweston is delighted to announce that the school will be joining Bath Rugby’s new Schools Partnership Programme in September. Throughout the next academic year pupils will be able to engage with the premiership club and experience one-off coaching, rugby roadshows, matchday experiences, 昀rst-team visits, and much more. These experiences will be open to both boys and girls. The purpose of the programme is to motivate, educate and inspire children in the local community by exposing them to high quality coaching opportunities and giving them access to top players and coaches. This exciting link supports Leweston’s ongoing development of team sports. The school already offers a wide variety of team and individual sports to pupils from Reception to Sixth Form. These include: Hockey, Netball, Cross Country, Fencing, Swimming, Shooting, Tennis, Football and Athletics as well as a range of others accessed through the busy programme of activities and clubs. As a GB Pentathlon Training Hub, pupils can also compete and train in all aspects of Modern Pentathlon with students representing Team GB every year, many hoping to emulate the success of Kate French and Joseph Choong at this summer’s Olympics.

To learn more join Leweston’s next Open Morning on Thursday 23 September at 10.00am with the opportunity to tour both the Prep and Senior Schools as well as meet senior staff and pupils. For more information or to book please call 01963 211015.

Join our Whole School Open Morning on 23 September at 10.00am to 昀nd out more about life at Leweston

Co-educational day and boarding Prep, Senior and Sixth Form

BENCH JOINER with experience making windows/doors/stairs using traditional machinery. Sturminster Newton. Call Dan 07789 038950

TREE SURGEONS/ GROUND-PERSONS required preferably with experience . Contact B&G Down Tree Surgeons on 07976 934252

HOUSEKEEPER/COOK/ FAMILY HELP required near Shaftesbury. Flexible hours approx 4 mornings a week, immediate start Tel 07876 453050

LIVE-IN COMPANION/ CARER REQUIRED 5 days a week, for a switched on, mobile, independent 94 year old lady. Contact 01258 880261

LABOURERS REQUIRED for small friendly building firm please phone Lee 07543 814320

GENERAL FARM WORKER / TRACTOR DRIVER between Wincanton and Bruton for dairy / beef farm call 07812 009364

Field & Stream

ANGLING

Results of Gillingham AA 3 Day festival. (48 pegs) Hillview, Whitepost and Lodden Lakes. Day 1: Lodden: Winner Dave Lewis (Bristol Drains) caught 43-06 of bream and skimmers on groundbait and casters. Runner up Mark Harper (PI Thatchers) caught 36-14 of Bream on caster and worm over groundbait from peg 32. A section: Steve Trevett (Salisbury)- 32-05 B section: Tony Gilbert (PI Thatchers)- 28-02. Hillview: Winner with an impressive weight of 449-14 was Martin Preston (So simple baits) who caught carp to 8lb on paste and maggots on topkits from peg 56. Runner up was Mark Wynne (Sensas M5) who caught carp to 10lb in the margins with maggots to weigh 375-10. A section: Des Shipp (Preston Innovations)- 348-12 B section: Dan Squires (Sensas M5)- 372-00 Whitepost: Winner Jason Mills caught to 10lb on maggots and groundbait in the margins to weigh 141-03. Runner up was festival favourite, Jack Stamp who caught carp in the margins and on the bomb for 125-14. A section: Pete Neate(Wiltshire Angling)- 75-12. B section: Darryl Mayers (Mosella)- 91-02 Day 2: Lodden: Winner Pete Neate (Wiltshire Angling) fished the method feeder and maggots to catch tench, bream & carp to weigh 52-02. Runner up Sam Powell (Matrix) caught bream & tench on the pole caster and worm to weigh 47-01, A section: Jack Stamp (Gillingham AA)- 39-07 B section: Darryl Mayers (Mosella)- 32-02 Hillview: Winner with a very impressive weight of 533-07 was Tony Gilbert (PI Thatchers) who caught on a topkit and pellet shallow. Runner up Haydn Mayers (Mosella) caught down the edge to weigh 405-08. A section: Steve Trevett (Salisbury)- 370-04. B section: Mark Harper (PI Thatchers)295-08 Whitepost: Winner Des Shipp (Preston Innovations) caught on pellets early at 5 metres before going down the edge with worms to weigh 162-13. Runner up Joe Sheppherd (Gillingham AA) caught on maggots at 4 sections to weigh 157-122. A section: Chris Albiston (Bournemouth Town FC)156-00. B section: Mark Wynne (Sensas M5)- 135--07. Day 3: Lodden: Winner Des Shipp (Preston Innovations) caught bream and skimmers on the long pole and worms to weigh 56-10. Runner up Chris Albiston (Bournemouth Town FC) caught 13 bream at 13m and down the edge to weigh 33-5. A section: Rich Fripp (Gillingham AA)- 30-13 B section: Joe Sheppherd (Gillingham AA)- 32-09 Hillview: Winner was venue expert Jack Stamp who drew in a good area on 56 and caught carp on topkit deep and shallow to weigh 501-00. Runner up Sam Powell (Matrix) caught carp on pellets to weigh 483-08. A section: Eddie Green (Worthing)- 387-00 B section: Gary O'Shea (Baittech)- 413-06 Whitepost: Winner on Whitepost was Steve Martin (Haines AC) who caught on maggots at 6m to weigh 141-00 from peg 8. Runner up from peg 1 was Tony Gilbert (PI Thatchers) who caught 88-2 of Carp down the edge on meat. A section: Mark Harper (PI Thatchers)- 80-00 B section: Andy Downton (Matrix)- 79-10. This meant that the winner of the festival was Des Shipp (Preston Innovations) who ended up with 4 points and a total weight of 567-07 pocketing £400. Runner up was Pete Neate (Wiltshire Angling) who ended up on the same points as Des but with only 430-10 in weight, winning £300. 3rd: Jack Stamp (Gillingham AA)- 5 points (666-05) (£250) 4th: Tony Gilbert (PI Thatchers)- 5 points (649-11) (£200) 5th: Mark Wynne (Sensas M5)- 6 points (533-01) (£100) 6th: Eddie Green (Worthing)6 points (481-12) (£50) Veteran: Mark Harper (PI Thatchers)- 6 points (£50) Biggest Fish: Nigel Alford (Shaftesbury FC)- 19-14 Carp from Hillview. (£50) Chancey Pairs Winners were Mark Wynne and Tony Gilbert with a total weight of 1182-12 winning £140. Runners up were Steve Martin & Haydn Mayers with a weight of 961-10 winning £100. Thanks To Mark Harper and Preston Innovations for helping me run the festival and for some superb prizes. Thanks to Gillingham AA & Todber Manor Fisheries for providing the venues, and to Pete Edwards who spent so much time clearing pegs at Lodden over the previous weeks. Thanks to the Gillingham Social club for giving the venue for the draw and results.

PART-TIME SEAMSTRESS for repairs & alterations, top rates paid, hours to suit, contact clohan333@gmail.com

HILLS BODY & MOT CENTRE - SHERBORNE are looking for an MOT tester/technician, immediate start, good rates of pay Tel 01935 816010

TIPPER DRIVER CLASS 2 WANTED - quarry work, permanent position, immediate start Tel 07850 429058 SITUATIONS WANTED

CLEANING SERVICES OFFERED - Please call 01258 860136

LIVE-IN CARER/ COMPANION, AVAILABLE Part Time Shared Rota, excellent references 07867 978558

EXPERIENCED SELF EMPLOYED CARER available for day/ night care. Insured, references and dbs. Contact 07898609405