Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority who require a Market Assistant in Newmarket, Coalville on a temporary basis. Previous experience within a retail role is essential for this position.
This is a full time position working a total of 36.25 hours 5 days out of 6 between 7am and 7pm.
Principle responsibilities will include:
- Opening and closing the market and the public toilets on a daily basis ensuring any relevant alarms are set and issues reported
- Undertake basic cleaning and maintenance duties as directed by the Facilities Officer (Markets)
- To ensure all interior and exterior facility areas are safe, clean and tidy through regular patrols and inspections
- To deputise for the Facilities Officer (Markets) e.g. taking rents/monies, liaising with traders and reporting issues
- To always see the service through the eyes of the customer and make suggestions for improvement where appropriate
- To carry out duties efficiently and effectively
- To constantly challenge own performance and make improvements
- To help build pride, passion and reputation for the borough council
- To participate in the council's appraisal scheme and to undertake any necessary training and development as identified for the job role
- To ensure high standards of health and safety practice are maintained in accordance with council policy, including the health and safety and welfare at work of themselves and colleagues.
- To promote the council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure service provision and employment practices are non-discriminatory.
- To undertake any other reasonable tasks appropriate to the grading of the post and as required by the line manager
- To assist in the event of a civil emergency in any way as instructed
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call Prakash on 01772 208967.
