Pannier Market Assistant

North Devon; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 14,327,000 - 18,598,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

LGPS

Job summary

North Devon Council is seeking a part-time Pannier Market Assistant to work in the historic Pannier Market and Boutport Studios. You will be part of a team ensuring the efficient operation of the Market, with duties including cleaning, setting up and maintaining Market facilities.

You will work daytime, evening and weekend shifts, with regular patterns and additional hours to cover colleagues’ leave. The role offers flexibility and a Local Government Pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Be punctual and reliable.
• In good physical health and able to undertake manual duties.
• Able to read schedules and plans.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Flexible and able to work unsociable hours and split shifts.
• Able to work according to agreed processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties within the Market
• Set up tables and benches in the Market and dismantle and return to stores as necessary
• Be responsible for locking and unlocking the Market as directed
• Carry out repair/maintenance work on Market equipment and premises, using specialist equipment
• Carry out daily machinery and facility management checks e.g. fire alarms
• Undertake any other similar duties as required to form a flexible work team
• Cover staff absence as required

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Physical fitness

Schedule reading

Health and Safety

Weather resilience

Flexibility

Process adherence

Job description

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Job details

Contractual hours 20

Basis Part time

Package We offer a supportive environment in an organisation with flexible working hours and a Local Government Pension scheme. We believe in valuing diversity and are committed to equal opportunities as a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re looking for a part-time Pannier Market Assistant to work in our historic Pannier Market and newly refurbished Boutport Studios.

You will be an integral part of a team making sure the efficient and effective operation of the Pannier Market and Boutport Studios

You will:

• Carry out general cleaning duties within the Market
• Set up tables and benches in the Market and dismantle and return to stores as necessary
• Be responsible for locking and unlocking the Market as directed
• Carry out repair/maintenance work on Market equipment and premises, using specialist equipment
• Carry out daily machinery and facility management checks e.g. fire alarms
• Undertake any other similar duties as required to form a flexible work team
• Cover staff absence as required

You will be:

• Punctual and reliable
• In good physical health and be able to undertake manual duties
• Able to read schedules and plans
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Flexible and able to work unsociable hours and split shifts
• Able to work according to agreed processes and procedures

Shifts to be covered will include daytime, evening and weekend working. There will be a regular shift pattern with additional hours to cover colleagues’ leave etc.

Interview Date: 13 October 2026

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