Market Operations Attendant

Wakefield District Markets are excited to announce that an opportunity has arisen to join the Operational Team as a Markets Operations Attendant; this is a permanent 37 hours per week vacant position.

The successful candidate will work as part of the markets team that is responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery, have excellent customer service skills, and be part of a team delivering a high-quality, and cost-effective service to our Outdoor Market sites and Market Halls across the district.

We are looking for people who:

• Are enthusiastic, reliable and can work independently as well as working within a team environment.
• Are flexible in working across our six markets: Castleford, Pontefract, Ossett, South Elmsall, Normanton and our Wakefield City Market.
• Work hard and get satisfaction from seeing a job done well.
• Are aware of Health and safety issues and are willing to undertake training as necessary.
• Can work outdoors carrying out various tasks such as erecting and dismantling market stalls/gazebos as well as working within our market halls at Castleford and Pontefract.
• Have flexibility around working hours to include Saturday working.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Tim Askwith

Tel: 01977 727196

E-mail: letstalkmarkets@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

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