In an effort to help our readers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have compiled a list of jobs currently hiring in and around Radstock, to give you a helping hand in your job hunt.

But also many readers have been asking if they can find jobs fruitpicking. Up to 90,000 workers are needed on farms to pick vegetables that will otherwise rot in fields.

You could start by looking here. the land army site

However there has been something of a reported surge in people applying for picking jobs. A large strawberry farm in the Midlands have had over 500 applications from UK workers since the coronavirus lockdown began; normally they would hire around two or three additional workers.

If you want to stay closer to home, jobs on offer currently in Radstock include:

Somerset Skills and Learning are recruiting for a Childcare #Apprentice to work at The Mill Children's Centre, Radstock, starting in September.

For more details and to apply visit :http://tiny.cc/Mill_Childcare_Vacancy

Recruitment will take place via phone and video conferencing to keep everyone safe.

Another job currently being advertised: A residential care home manager for a site in Midsomer Norton.

The company is Voyage Care and you would need to show previous managerial experience in a care setting

and strong working knowledge of care standards and regulations. Details on Total jobs.

There is also a vacancy for a Caretaker/Cleaner for £16,009.50 (pro rata) at Connections Day Services in Radstock. You can apply for that job here:

the NHS website

Finally a job in Stanton Drew. Riverside Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, dried ingredients food manufacturer based near Chew Magna. They are looking for full time warehouse forklift drivers with counter balance licences. Roles are offered to start with an immediate effect and are permanent roles however you would serve a initial trial period.

All staff must undergo a full health screening/Covid -19 questionnaire prior to starting work.

For further information call Tanya 07541 137482.