Market Operations Associate - Early Mornings & Outdoor Work

Schools’ Choice; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for 2 Markets Operatives on behalf of Walsall Council. Roles cover setup, maintenance and presentation of markets across the borough, with outdoor duties in all weather and early starts.

This temporary 3-month contract offers potential extensions and possible permanent opportunities. Candidates should be reliable, physically capable and able to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience undertaking manual or physical work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full UK Driving Licence; own vehicle for site travel.
• Business insurance for use of own vehicle during work travel.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidently engage with traders and the public.
• Represent Walsall Council professionally.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and equipment.
• Reliable, flexible; willing to undertake early starts.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and dismantling market stalls
• Moving and positioning bins across market sites
• Litter picking and maintaining clean market environments
• Engaging professionally with market traders and members of the public
• Reporting issues and updates to the Team Leader and Market Operational Manager
• Spreading grit and rock salt during icy weather conditions
• Supporting the upkeep of market infrastructure
• Cleaning stalls, bins, compounds and communal areas
• Carrying out basic weeding and general site maintenance
• Assisting with the smooth operation of market activities

Skills

Manual labour

Outdoors work

Driving licence

Own vehicle

Customer service

Team player

Early starts

Communication

Public engagement

Professional conduct

Job description

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for 2 Markets Operatives on behalf of Walsall Council. Roles cover setup, maintenance and presentation of markets across the borough, with outdoor duties in all weather and early starts.

This temporary 3-month contract offers potential extensions and possible permanent opportunities. Candidates should be reliable, physically capable and able to travel between sites.