Market Operatives

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, 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

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.