Market Attendant

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Calderdale Council as a Market Attendant, a key position in our award-winning Markets Team. You will assist in the daily operations of our markets, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment. Your role involves supervising staff, providing excellent customer service, and complying with health and safety standards. We seek an enthusiastic team player with experience in customer service and cleaning processes. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is essential, and you’ll help foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a customer-focused role
• General knowledge of cleaning processes and industrial cleaning equipment
• Ability to learn and undertake necessary training

Responsibilities

• Supervision of staff and maintenance of cleanliness standards
• Liaising with traders for service provision
• Monitoring health and safety compliance

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Post Ref: CC439

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi award winning team at a time when positive changes are being made which include a number of Grant funded facility improvements and a staffing reorganisation.

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 six retail venues in various locations at Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Elland, Todmorden and Brighouse over a seven 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 Attendant who will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Market Manager in the daily operation of the Councils Markets.

Responsibilities will include; Supervision of staff, monitoring and maintaining of standards, 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.

The successful applicant will be required to liaise with Traders in relation to service provision and all related matters ensuring Calderdales Markets are maintained in a safe, secure and hygienic condition to the benefit of all stakeholders and in accordance with all legislative requirements.

Excellent customer service standards are required along with the understanding of who the key stakeholders are, ensuring that effective engagement takes place in delivering 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:

• Demonstrable experience of working within a customer focused role.
• General knowledge relating to cleaning processes and the use of industrial cleaning equipment.
• 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, supervise and effectively work with others to achieve common goals and objectives.
• A Full driving licence held for minimum 2 years
  
  

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

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

As part of our Vision (

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.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

Post Ref: CC439

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi award winning team at a time when positive changes are being made which include a number of Grant funded facility improvements and a staffing reorganisation.

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 six retail venues in various locations at Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Elland, Todmorden and Brighouse over a seven 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 Attendant who will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Market Manager in the daily operation of the Councils Markets.

Responsibilities will include; Supervision of staff, monitoring and maintaining of standards, 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.

The successful applicant will be required to liaise with Traders in relation to service provision and all related matters ensuring Calderdales Markets are maintained in a safe, secure and hygienic condition to the benefit of all stakeholders and in accordance with all legislative requirements.

Excellent customer service standards are required along with the understanding of who the key stakeholders are, ensuring that effective engagement takes place in delivering 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:

• Demonstrable experience of working within a customer focused role.
• General knowledge relating to cleaning processes and the use of industrial cleaning equipment.
• 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, supervise and effectively work with others to achieve common goals and objectives.
• A Full driving licence held for minimum 2 years
  
  

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

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

As part of our Vision (

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.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.