Market Attendant

About the Role:

We have an opportunity for you to join the team at the weekly market in the Market Hall at Lockmeadow. We are looking for a highly motivated and disciplined person to assist with the operation of various markets and market hall events.

Based on a 10-hour week, flexibility is key in carrying out the varied duties involved in the general security, unlocking and locking up after events, mainly at weekend, the cleaning and general maintenance and in the hall. Unsocial hours are routine with very early starts and at times, very late closings.

Owing to the small team involved, the ability to assist in the general administration and cash collection would be an advantage.

About You:

You will have experience of working in customer services and the ability to work as a good team player, as well as working on your own initiative. Due to the very nature of the role, heavy lifting will be required, therefore you will need to able to lift 30kg load.

Knowledge of healthy and safety and prior experience of working in markets is desirable.

Selection Process:

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.

About Us:

Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy.

We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.

We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:

Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

Maidstone Borough Council has a Sponsor License which enables successful candidates in eligible roles to be sponsored for work Visa purposes.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Jeff Robinson on 07780 702853.

Interview Date: Thursday 13 April 2023