Markets and Street Trading Stall Operative

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support and development for staff

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain in Greater London is seeking a dedicated market support operative to help set up and dismantle stalls, gazebos, and lighting before dawn. You will load gear, assist traders, and ensure safe outdoor operation throughout the weekends.

Shifts start around 5am, are outdoors in all weather, and require permanent weekend commitment. You will work with a small team to deliver markets on schedule and represent the council positively to traders and the public.

Qualifications

• Confident engaging with traders and members of the public.
• Committed to health and safety and following clear procedures.
• Strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up, take down and store market stalls, gazebos, tables and lighting.
• Load and unload equipment from storage containers and trailers.
• Install barriers, signage and cabling safely and correctly.
• Keep market areas clean, safe and hazard-free during and after trading.
• Support traders with stall access and resolve issues on site.
• Report damage, safety concerns or incidents to supervisors.
• Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver markets on time.
• Represent the council professionally to traders and the public.
• Work every Saturday and Sunday, with occasional weekday shifts where required.

Skills

Public engagement

Health & safety

Team player

Job description

This permanent role sits in the Markets, Shop Fronts and Street Trading Service, covering the borough's street markets. Its core is setting up stalls, gazebos and lighting before dawn, supporting traders, and dismantling and storing everything afterwards. Shifts start around 5am, run outdoors in all weather and always include Saturdays and Sundays. Only applicants who can commit to permanent weekend working should apply, as casual or seasonal availability does not suit the post.

What the job involves

• Set up, take down and store market stalls, gazebos, tables and lighting
• Load and unload equipment from storage containers and trailers
• Install barriers, signage and cabling safely and correctly
• Keep market areas clean, safe and hazard-free during and after trading
• Support traders with stall access and resolve issues on site
• Report damage, safety concerns or incidents to supervisors
• Work as part of a close-knit team to deliver markets on time
• Represent the council professionally to traders and the public
• Work every Saturday and Sunday, with occasional weekday shifts where required

Skills & knowledge

• Confident engaging with traders and members of the public
• Committed to health and safety and following clear procedures
• Strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude

Other

• Physically fit and able to do manual work for prolonged periods
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Reliable and punctual, able to work early starts consistently
• Available to work weekends on a permanent basis

What's offered

• Support and development for staff