Casual Market Operative

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Halifax; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Halifax is seeking an enthusiastic Market Operative to assist in the daily operations of markets. The role includes ensuring cleanliness, supervising market sites, and maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should have effective people skills, experience in cleaning, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel around the district.
• Understanding the importance of effective working relationships.
• Willingness to learn safe operations.
• Experience in cleaning in commercial or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Market Attendants in daily operations.
• Perform general cleansing duties and secure premises.
• Supervise sites in line with Health and Safety requirements.
• Erect and dismantle market stalls.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning and sanitising

Effective people skills

Flexibility

Job description

Calderdale strives to develop our community and to improve the local economy. In accordance with that objective the mission of the Markets Team is to operate Markets that are the 'heart of the place'. Celebrating local services and local produce in a safe and friendly environment.

The service is part of the Regeneration and Strategy Directorate of Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. It holds regulatory franchise rights on behalf of the Council for the operation of market type events throughout the district and presently operates 6 retail venues in various locations at Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Elland, Todmorden and Brighouse over a 7 day week period.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our Market Service to undertake the role of Market Operative who will be responsible for assisting the Market Attendants in the daily operation of the Councils Markets.

Responsibilities will include; general cleansing duties, securing of premises and regulation of entry and trading, site supervision in accordance with Health and Safety requirements, minor maintenance and the erection and dismantling of market stalls.

Excellent customer service standards are required to deliver a first class service.

Health and Safety is also a service priority and you will be required to proactively encourage a positive health and safety working environment ensuring that staff and stakeholders work safely at all times.

The post holder will need:
· Ability and willingness to travel around the district to meet the needs of the service.
· An understanding of the importance of establishing effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.
· Ability to learn - to undertake training to facilitate safe operations and methods of work and any other forms of training that may be appropriate.
· Effective people skills - must be able to support and effectively work with others to achieve common goals and objectives.
· Experience of cleaning and sanitising in a commercial or industrial setting.

This is an exciting time to join this award winning Team; the successful person will be expected to work weekends and from time to time Bank Holiday Mondays, along with covering other Market Operative positions at other markets, so flexibility is essential.

Closing Date: 19th August 2025

Interview Dates: 10th September 2025



As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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