Labourer

Think Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,837,000 - 22,317,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking a Markets Operative to support outdoor market operations across sites in Walsall. You will set up and dismantle stalls, move bins, litter-pick, and maintain clean market environments.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, early starts, and a proactive, customer‑facing approach with market traders and the public. Commitment to safety, ability to work as part of a small team, and a valid UK driving licence with own vehicle for travel between markets are

Qualifications

• Experience in manual or physical work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle for travel between market sites.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and dismantle market stalls.
• Move and position bins across market sites.
• Carry out litter picking and maintain clean market environments.
• Clean stalls, bins, compounds and communal areas.
• Support upkeep and general maintenance of market infrastructure.
• Carry out basic weeding and general site maintenance.
• Spread grit and rock salt during icy weather.
• Assist with smooth operation of market activities.
• Engage professionally with traders and the public.
• Report issues to the Team Leader and Market Operational Manager.
• Work safely in all weather conditions.
• Use basic hand tools and equipment as required.

Skills

Manual work

Outdoors in all weather

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Basic hand tools

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Markets Operative

• Set up and dismantle market stalls.
• Move and position bins across market sites.
• Carry out litter picking and maintain clean and presentable market environments.
• Clean stalls, bins, compounds and communal areas.
• Support the upkeep and general maintenance of market infrastructure.
• Carry out basic weeding and general site maintenance.
• Spread grit and rock salt during icy weather conditions.
• Assist with the smooth operation of market activities.
• Engage professionally with market traders and members of the public.
• Report issues and provide updates to the Team Leader and Market Operational Manager.
• Work safely and effectively in all weather conditions.
• Use basic hand tools and equipment as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience undertaking manual or physical work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.
• Own vehicle required for travel between market sites.
• Business insurance for use of your own vehicle during work-related travel. (very important)
• Must be 18 years old or over.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence engaging with traders and members of the public.
• Professional and reliable approach to work.
• Flexible and willing to undertake early morning starts.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and equipment.

Location: Markets across Walsall

Pay: £16.38 per hour (CIS or Umbrella)

Hours: 18 hours per week guaranteed, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Approximately 6-7 hours per day, with early starts typically between 4:00am and 6:00am. Weekly rotas provided.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Temporary, 3 months with potential to extend

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