Working In Somerset
Somerset Overview
Somerset Employment by industry
- Agriculture & Fishing
- 6,700
- Energy & Water
- 2,900
- Manufacturing
- 32,000
- Construction
- 20,700
- Distribution, hotels & restaurants
- 62,200
- Transport & communication
- 13,600
- Banking, finance & insurance etc
- 24,600
- Public admin, education & health
- 71,200
- Other services
- 13,900
- Total
- 247,800
Source: ONS 2008
| Skill Levels - Somerset | Numbers | % of working age population |
|---|---|---|
| Working age qualified to at least level 4 | 74,900 | 25% |
| Working age qualified to at least level 3 | 144,870 | 48% |
| Working age qualified to at least level 2 | 214,315 | 71% |
| Working age without a level 2 qualification | 86,785 | 29% |
Somerset Average Wage Rates
- CAD / Skilled Engineers
- £22,500 - £28,000
- IT / Programmers
- £22,000 - £45,000
- Clerical
- £15,500 - £20,000
- Drivers
- £15,000 - £20,000
- Production Workers
- £11,200 - £20,000
West Somerset
Very strong tourism and leisure offer with associated skills. Home to a number of niche businesses across creative and advanced technology sectors. High proportion of senior managers in the population.
EDF Energy
One of the largest UK energy suppliers building a new nuclear power station at Hinkley
Magnox South Ltd
Licensed to defuel and decommission five of the UK's historic Magnox nuclear reactor sites
Butlins, Minehead
Family holidays & short breaks at UK holiday parks
Eastleigh Care Home, Minehead
Providing individual care for the elderly
Wansborough Paper Mill
Manufacturer of corrugated case making paper, cardboard for paper tubes and machine-glazed paper
Shearwell Data Ltd
Electronic animal identification systems
Deso Engineering Ltd
Manufacturer of rotationally moulded plastic tanks for storage of liquids
West Somerset Railway
The longest Steam Heritage Railway in the UK
Singer Instruments Ltd
Make microscopes for yeast tetrad dissection and robots for manipulating yeast arrays for SGA
Sedgemoor
Logistical centre for South West. Excellent access to M5. Strong engineering sector. Gateway to nuclear investment at Hinkley. A strong pipeline for the supply of employment land.
Main Private Sector Employers in Somerset
EDF Energy (Hinkley Nuclear Power)
One of the largest UK energy suppliers building a new nuclear power station at Hinkley
Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd
One of the few independent & British-owned dairy processing company in the UK
Magnox South Ltd
Licensed to defuel and decommission five of the UK's historic Magnox nuclear reactor sites
Argos Distribution Ltd
Retail Distribution
Robert Wiseman Dairies
Procurement, production and delivery of liquid milk
Langdon Industries Ltd
National UK cold and frozen storage, haulage and distribution company
DHL Exel Supply Chain Management Services (UK) Ltd
Global order processing, inventory management and warehousing
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (Bridgwater)
Trelleborg is a global engineering group whose leading positions are based on advanced polymer technology
Labelling & Packaging Services Ltd
End of line contract packaging company for multi national clients
Cossey Ltd
Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers
Taunton Deane
Centre of major growth plans in regional spatial strategy. Excellent access to M5. Strong legal and financial sector servicing blue chip customers nationally and internationally. High quality office space available.
Main Private Sector Employers in Somerset
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Meeting national, defence and civil requirements for navigational and hydrographic information
Clarke Wilmott
Client led law firm acting for businesses, banks and for private clients in different industry sectors across the UK
Foot Anstey
Offer legal expertise in commercial property, planning, environmental and land use, including litigation
Relyon Ltd
Manufacturer of beds and bedding
Swallowfield plc
Supports global brands and retailers in the beauty, personal care and household goods marketplace
Western Provident Association Ltd
Award winning UK health insurer
GE Sensing (UK) Ltd
Electronic Equipment Components & Instruments
Booking Services International Ltd
Leading procurement specialist in corporate accommodation and meetings management
Viridor Waste Management Ltd
One of the UK's leading resource and waste management companies
Ministry of Cake Ltd
Dessert manufacturer and food processor
Mendip
Easy access to Bristol and Bath. Strong mix of technology, food and distribution sectors. Fast growing creative sector. London in under 2 hrs.
Main Private Sector Employers in Somerset
Clarks International Ltd
UK Number 1 Shoe Brand
Thales Defence Information Systems
UK’s second largest defence electronics supplier
Gaymer Cider Company
The Gaymer Cider Company produces and markets Cider
Aggregate Industries Ltd
Aggregate Industries UK quarries, manufactures and supplies construction materials
Butler Tanner & Dennis
One of the premier colour book and publications printers in the UK
Staplemead Creamery Ltd
A food & dairy products company - part of the french Andros Company
Mulberry
English Luxury Fashion
JW Singer
Largest specialist manufacturer of brass high pressure diecast sprinkler frames for the fire protection industry
Millfield School
Co-educational independent school
Foot Shop Ltd
Specialist sales of footwear, socks, hosiery and foot comfort products.The Cosyfeet and Walktall brands
South Somerset
Strongest concentration of advanced engineering and manufacturing skills in the South West. A303 and fast rail link to London. Yeovil identified for growth in regional spatial strategy.
Main Private Sector Employers in Somerset
Royal Naval Air Station - Yeovilton
Large multi-role air station and one of the busiest military airfields in the UK
Agusta Westland
Anglo Italian company supplying commercial and military customers with integrated helicopter systems
Oscar Mayer Ltd
Leading producers of chilled ready meals in the country
Screwfix Direct
One of the UK's largest direct and online supplier of trade tools and hardware products
Gooch & Housego plc
Manufacturer of acousto-optic devices and custom optical components
Numatic International Ltd
Manufactures domestic, commercial, and industrial cleaning and maintenance equipments
Honeywell Aerospace
Manufacturer of civil and military avionics and other aerospace products, integrator and a service provider
Aerosystems International Ltd
Analysis, design, development, and delivery of software intensive systems for defence and space industry
Parker Hannifin Sterling Hydraulics Ltd
Manufacturers of solenoid valves, control valve cartridges and manifold systems for mobile and industrial equipment
Thales Naval Division
Design and manufacture of defence electronics. Seismic tools