Markets Operative

Opus People Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are recruiting 2 Markets Operatives for Walsall Council in the Markets Team. Roles involve outdoor work, setting up stalls, maintaining markets and engaging with traders and the public.

Shifts are split, early starts are expected, and there is potential for permanent opportunities after temporary placement. Salary is paid at £13.69 per hour PAYE, with a 3-month temporary contract and possible extension.

Qualifications

• Manual or physical work experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to own vehicle for travel between sites.
• Business insurance for use of own vehicle during work travel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence engaging with traders and the public.
• Represent Walsall Council professionally.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and equipment.
• Reliable, flexible and able to start early mornings.

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 to the Team Leader and Market Operational Manager.
• Spreading grit and rock salt during icy weather conditions.
• Supporting upkeep of market infrastructure, stalls, bins and communal areas.
• Carrying out basic weeding and general site maintenance.
• Assisting with smooth operation of market activities.

Skills

Manual labour

Outdoor work

Full UK Driving Licence

Own vehicle for travel

Business insurance for own vehicle

Independent worker

Communication

Customer service

Public engagement

Punctual and flexible

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Markets Operative (2 Positions Available)

Location: Markets within Walsall Borough.
Rate: 13.69 per hour PAYE
Contract: Temporary, 3 Months with potential to extend.
Potential for Permanent Opportunities to become available while on temporary placement
Start Date: ASAP

Opus People Solutions are pleased to be recruiting for 2 Markets Operatives 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, selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself selfself

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

If you are a practical, hardworking individual who enjoys working outdoors and being part of a team that supports local markets and communities, we would love to hear from you.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.