Thinking of changing jobs, or just had enough of your current one? If you're based in or around Wells, there are plenty of opportunities popping up this week – whether you want to work with cheese, kids, or canines.

Here's our round-up of some of the latest local roles worth a second look.

Specsavers in Wells is offering an Optical Assistant Apprenticeship, perfect for school-leavers or anyone looking to retrain. It's full-time, pays £7.55 an hour, and leads to a Level 3 qualification. If you've got good GCSEs and a head for retail, it could be the beginning of a whole new career. Find out more here.

Barchester is hiring a Head Chef for its care home in Wells – but this isn't just any kitchen job. You'll be leading a team, dishing up quality meals, and still getting home at a decent hour. You'll need experience and a good grasp of HACCP and COSHH, but there's support through their in-house chef academy. Check out the Head Chef listing here.

They're also looking for a Hospitality Host to keep their dining areas friendly and welcoming. No qualifications required – just a good attitude and solid people skills. Read more about the host role here.

And if you're after a more hands-on care role, they're recruiting for a Night Care Assistant. You'll be supporting residents during the night with full training and a solid benefits package. Find the night care job here.

If you don't mind bagging cheese or working rotating shifts, Thrive Group is hiring Production Operatives in Ditcheat. The pay is £12.27 an hour and there's potential to go permanent. You'll need your own transport, but the work's steady and there's always something to do. See the production role here.

There's a flexible Primary Supply Teacher role going in Wells for anyone with QTS and classroom experience. You'll be working with local schools on a short-term or daily basis, with options to take on longer contracts. It's ideal if you want to shape young minds without being locked into a full-time gig. Explore the teaching role here.

There's a Facilities Engineer job available at a modern food manufacturing site in Wells, offering up to £45,000 a year plus pension and flexi-time. You'll be balancing electrical and mechanical maintenance while keeping things running smoothly. See the engineer vacancy here.

Royal Canin is looking for a Weekend Key Operator to join their team in Chewton Mendip. You'll need FMCG experience and flexibility across Friday to Sunday (sometimes Monday). The role pays around £28,000, plus shift bonuses, and it's with one of the top names in pet nutrition. Check out the Royal Canin job here.

Still looking?

For even more local roles and updates, keep checking the Wells jobs page – your next opportunity might be just around the corner (or in a care home, classroom or cheese factory).