Multi Skilled Operative - Kirkby Market

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting applications for a full-time Market Operative based at Kirkby Market. The role involves routine cleaning, litter picking and facilities checks to keep the market area safe and welcoming.

Working pattern is 36 hours per week with compressed hours across four days (Monday to Saturday). Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcome; sponsorship is not available.

Closing date is 15 October 2026; interviews planned week of 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Some maintenance and cleaning experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Duties include cleaning the Market and litter picking.
• Maintenance duties include painting, shelving, minor plumbing repairs.
• Use of basic power tools and installing signs.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location: Kirkby Market, Market Square, Kirkby, Knowsley , L32 8RW
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Compressed hours – 4 days (9 hrs) of 6 (Mon-Sat).
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 15/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0771

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

Kirkby Market is part of Kirkby Town Centre. The Market has 132 stalls which run six days a week, Monday to Saturday; full market days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The Market is open to customers from 09.00 to 16.30hrs each day. Staff cover from 07.00 to 17.00hrs.

Duties include cleaning the Market, litter picking throughout the day, checks on toilets, emptying bins, general cleaning. Maintenance duties to include painting, fixing shelving, minor plumbing repairs, use of basic power tools, installation of signs etc

Some maintenance and cleaning experience is required. The work pattern is 4 days of 6 (Mon-Sat) with the shift pattern to be confirmed.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Interviews are expected to be held week on 26th October 2026