Market Operative

1 week ago


Halifax, Calderdale, United Kingdom Calderdale Council Full time
Application closing date
10/09/202- Location
Halifax

  • Salary
Scale Scale 1C, £10.78 per hour

  • Package
casual contract

  • Job category/type
Council

  • Job description

Post Ref:
CC765

Please note:
Priority may be given to internal applicants

Calderdale strives to develop our community and to improve the local economy.

In accordance with that objective the mission of the Markets Team is to operate Markets that are the "heart of the place".

Celebrating local services and local produce in a safe and friendly environment.

The service is part of the Regeneration and Strategy Directorate of Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council.

It holds regulatory franchise rights on behalf of the Council for the operation of market type events throughout the district and presently operates 6 retail venues in various locations at Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Elland, Todmorden and Brighouse over a 7 day week period.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi award winning team at a time when positive changes are being made which include a number of facilities improvements and a staffing reorganisation.


We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our Market Service to undertake the role of Market Operative who will be responsible for assisting the Market Attendants in the daily operation of the Councils Markets.


Responsibilities will include; general cleansing duties, securing of premises and regulation of entry and trading, site supervision in accordance with Health and Safety requirements, and the erection and dismantling of market stalls.


The Successful applicant will be required to liaise with Traders in relation to service provision and all related matters ensuring Halifax Borough Market is maintained in a safe, secure and hygienic condition to the benefit of all stakeholders and in accordance with all legislative requirements.


Excellent customer service standards are required along with the understanding of who the key stakeholders are, ensuring that effective engagement takes place in delivering a first class service.


Health and Safety is also a service priority and you will be required to proactively encourage a positive health and safety working environment ensuring that staff and stakeholders work safely at all times.


The post holder will need:

  • Ability and willingness to travel around the district to meet the needs of the service.
  • An understanding of the importance of establishing effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.
  • Ability to learn to undertake training to facilitate safe operations and methods of work and any other forms of training that may be appropriate.
  • Effective people skills must be able to support and effectively work with others to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Experience of cleaning and sanitising in a commercial or industrial setting


This is an exciting time to join this award-winning Team; the successful person will be expected to work some Saturdays and from time to time Bank Holiday Mondays and Sundays, along with covering other Market Operative positions at other markets, so flexibility is essential.


Closing Date: 10th September 2023
Interview Date: 22nd September 2023

We may utilise digital interview methods.


On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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