_{22nd December, 2025}

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Bristol.  Are looking for a Markets Operative to join their organisation.

Job Role: Markets Operative
Temporary or Permanent: Temporary
Possible End Date: March 2026 (Possible Extension)
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Bristol 
Office Based/Hybrid: Office
Rate of Pay (Umbrella and Inside IR35): £16.18
Short Brief/Requirement:
This is a rota shift based role - early shift 6 am - 2 pm, day is 10 am - 6 pm. Sporadic cover on Saturdays, with most Sundays off. It is outdoor onsite work, involving putting up umbrellas,  tables etc. The client needs someone reliable. There will always be another operative on shift.  Interview process is asap, face to face. Good communication skills, able to work with others. Confident manner, work will also involve speaking to other market stall holders.

Main duties/Responsibilities:

• Carry out and range of cleaning, waste disposal and recycling tasks. Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
  
  
• Unlock, lock and secure premises and open space sites. Operate building security and fire alarm systems.
  
  
• Provide an on-site security presence to address anti-social behaviour and crime issues.
  
  
• Provide information and general assistance to customers, clients and stakeholders.
  
  
• Set up, move and dismantle market and event equipment. Provide general porterage services for market traders and event organisers. Operate mechanical handling equipment.
  
  
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance to buildings, infrastructure and equipment.
  
  
• Operate evacuation and emergency procedures in instance of fire, bomb alert or other potential hazards. Liaise with emergency services.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience working as a Markets Operative or equivalent
• Previous experience in a related capacity - indoor or outdoor markets, events or public open space site management.
• Demonstrable experience of working with minimum supervision.
  
  
• Be able to carry out various manual handling and heavy lifting tasks.
  
  
• Experience in use of mechanical equipment, hand tools, materials and cleaning products.
• Have a flexible approach to working days and hours.             (Saturday working will be required. There will be occasions when the market is open on Sundays, the Market becomes a 7 day a week operation from mid-November until Christmas, and evenings and post holders will be required to work as part of a rota to cover these occasions.)

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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