Markets Operative

JT Recruit Ltd; Walsall; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Walsall Council is seeking Markets Operatives to support daily operation, maintenance, and presentation of markets across the borough. This role involves outdoor, hands-on duties and working in all weather conditions.

Shifts are split with part-time hours and early starts between 4:00am and 6:00am. You will set up stalls, move bins, keep areas clean, and engage professionally with traders and the public. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.

Qualificações

• Previous experience in manual or physical work
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Responsabilidades

• 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 the public
• Reporting issues to the Team Leader / Market Operational Manager
• Spreading grit and rock salt in icy weather
• Upkeep of market infrastructure
• Cleaning stalls, bins and communal areas
• General site maintenance including basic weeding
• Assisting with smooth operation of market activities

Conhecimentos

Manual labour

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Vehicle ownership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Markets Operatives required on behalf of Walsall Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for hardworking and reliable individuals to join the Markets Team, supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and presentation of markets across the borough.

This role involves a variety of outdoor, hands‑on duties and requires candidates who are comfortable undertaking physical work in all weather conditions.

Working Hours – Split shifts.

• Part‑time hours – unpaid lunch
• Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
• Early starts, typically between 4:00am and 6:00am
• Wednesday shifts generally begin between 4:00am and 5:00am, finishing on site between 4:00pm and 5:00pm (subject to operational requirements)
• Approximately 6 to 7 hours per day
• Weekly rotas will be provided directly by Walsall Council

Key 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

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience undertaking manual or physical work
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and temperatures
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle for travel between sites
• Business insurance for use of your own vehicle during work‑related travel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Confidence when engaging with traders and members of the public
• Ability to represent Walsall Council professionally
• Ability to use basic hand tools and equipment
• Reliable, flexible and willing to undertake early morning starts

Additional Information

• Applicants must be aged 18 years or over
• Candidates must be able to reliably travel to site locations
• References will be required before employment can commence
• Successful candidates will be required to attend an in‑person interview at either the depot or Civic Centre