Market Operatives

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.