OR120545 – Market Assistant

Job Details

Work Pattern: 9.5 hours per day

PAYE Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To maintain the cleanliness, safety and security of the Market Hall, Market Office, Market Precinct and Outdoor Market. The role involves general cleaning, waste management, opening and closing the premises, operating cleaning equipment and ensuring a welcoming environment for market traders and members of the public.

Typical Day Overview

  • Open the market premises and deactivate security alarms at the start of the day.

  • Carry out general cleaning of the Market Hall, public toilets, traders’ facilities, offices and surrounding areas.

  • Operate floor-cleaning machinery and market waste compactors.

  • Collect and dispose of waste safely, ensuring recycling and waste areas are maintained.

  • Monitor the cleanliness, safety and security of the market throughout the day.

  • Assist with weekly fire alarm testing and respond to fire alarms when required.

  • Interact with market traders and members of the public, responding to general enquiries.

  • Maintain cleaning and maintenance records.

  • Lock up the premises and activate security alarms at the end of the working day.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and Facilities Maintenance: Experience maintaining clean, hygienic and safe public or commercial premises.

  • Health & Safety: Understanding of workplace health and safety, safe waste disposal and manual handling procedures.

  • Security and Key Holding: Ability to open and close premises, operate security alarms and follow security procedures.

  • Customer Service: Confident communicating with members of the public, market traders and visitors.

  • Waste Management: Ability to handle waste, operate compactors and cleaning equipment, and manage recycling.

  • Fire Safety: Ability to assist with fire alarm testing and follow emergency evacuation procedures.

  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate cleaning, maintenance and safety records.

  • Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work independently, use initiative and work effectively as part of a team.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications

  • No specific formal qualifications are required.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good customer service and communication skills.

  • Ability to carry out basic manual handling tasks.

  • Ability to complete cleaning and maintenance records.

  • Honest, reliable and conscientious.

  • Smart and presentable appearance.

  • Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to work on a rota basis.

  • Must be available to work Saturdays.

  • Experience dealing with members of the public or service users.