Assistant Market Officer
- Location: Kirklees Area
- Job Type: Temporary
- Working Pattern: 7-day rota, shifts between 6:00am and 7:00pm
- Salary: £12.65 per hour
Join our Economy and Infrastructure Service team as an Assistant Market Officer, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments at Kirklees Markets. This front-line customer service position is physically demanding and involves a variety of tasks including cleaning, maintenance, security, and customer interaction across various market locations.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of market areas, including public toilets.
- Erect and dismantle market stalls, ensuring timely and safe setup.
- Carry out basic repairs such as replacing locks, bulbs, and fuses.
- Conduct building security tasks including unlocking/locking and managing alarm systems.
- Collect rental payments using chip and pin devices and online systems.
- Record and process sub-meter electricity data for billing.
- Liaise directly with traders and market users, distributing and collecting information.
- Support market events and themed markets through team collaboration.
- Promote and implement proactive recycling in line with environmental policies.
- Travel across Kirklees using council vehicles, including towing trailers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to early starts and lack of public transport).
- Physically fit and capable of heavy manual handling.
- Willingness to clean public toilets and handle biological hazards (Hepatitis B vaccinations provided).
- Experience or willingness to work in cleaning, security, and health and safety roles.
- Ability to use handheld technology for payments and data collection.
- Understanding of security systems and procedures.
- Must own steel toe-capped boots with ankle support (uniform provided).
- Willing to undertake medical screening and occupational health assessments.
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience in market operations, cleaning, or maintenance roles.
- Knowledge of COSHH and current Health and Safety legislation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude, respectful, flexible, and communicative.
- Commitment to customer service and community engagement.
Benefits:
- Full training, including health and safety, will be provided.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative and community-focused service delivery.
- Work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and community interaction.
To apply for the Assistant Market Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the Person Checklist criteria using examples.