Market Assistant

Brackenberry Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited, in partnership with a Local Authority in Carmarthenshire, is recruiting a Market Assistant on a 1-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension at the client’s discretion.

The role covers general cleaning, waste disposal, opening/closing of market premises, alarm procedures, basic security, and assisting with market activities while maintaining good relations with traders and the public. Immediate availability preferred; right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness of the Market Hall, Market Office, Market Precinct, Outdoor Market and public and traders' conveniences.
• Open and close the premises on operational days, including setting and deactivating intruder alarms.
• Act as a key holder for the premises and ensure buildings are secure.
• Assist with weekly fire alarm testing and respond appropriately to fire alarm activations.
• Investigate fire alarm activations, reset false alarms and participate in fire evacuation procedures when required.
• Operate floor-cleaning equipment and the market waste compactor safely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a conscientious approach to work.
• Confident and pleasant manner when responding to customer and public enquiries.
• Ability to carry out basic manual tasks.
• Ability to maintain and update cleaning and maintenance reports.

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Carmarthenshire to assist with the appointment of a Market Assistant, on a 1-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £12.71 - £16.44 per hour

Summary:

The Market Assistant role involves carrying out general cleaning duties, managing waste disposal, opening and closing market premises, operating cleaning equipment and supporting market activities. The successful candidate will also assist with basic security and fire safety procedures while maintaining positive relationships with traders and members of the public.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the cleanliness of the Market Hall, Market Office, Market Precinct, Outdoor Market and public and traders' conveniences.

Open and close the premises on operational days, including setting and deactivating intruder alarms.

Act as a key holder for the premises and ensure buildings are secure.

Assist with weekly fire alarm testing and respond appropriately to fire alarm activations.

Investigate fire alarm activations, reset false alarms and participate in fire evacuation procedures when required.

Operate floor-cleaning equipment and the market waste compactor safely.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a conscientious approach to work.

Confident and pleasant manner when responding to customer and public enquiries.

Ability to carry out basic manual tasks.

Ability to maintain and update cleaning and maintenance reports.

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.