Casual Market Operative

1 week ago

Halifax, Calderdale, United Kingdom Calderdale Council Full time £12,850 - £26,400 per year

Application closing date

24/11/2025

Location

Halifax

Salary

Scale 1C, SCP 3, £12.85 per hour

Package

Casual

Job category/type

Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC455

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.

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, minor maintenance and the erection and dismantling of market stalls.

Excellent customer service standards are required to deliver 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 weekends and from time to time Bank Holiday Mondays, along with covering other Market Operative positions at other markets, so flexibility is essential.

Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

As part of our Vision we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

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

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

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