Markets Operative
Location: Markets within Walsall Borough
Rate: £14.14 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 a Markets Operative on behalf of Walsall Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking and reliable individual 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
- 7 hours per week - Wednesdays only.
Split shifts with an unpaid break between shifts
- AM Shift: 4:00am - 8:00am
- PM Shift: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Unsocial hours enhancement applicable for hours worked before 6:00am.
- 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 and access to your own vehicle for travel to and from the market site
- 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
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.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
