Market Assistant
About this job
PERMANENT: 22 Hours Per Week (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday)
SALARY: £23,500- £23,893 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)
LOCATION: Tiverton
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Council’s growing Growth, Economy and Delivery Team. Mid Devon District Council has high ambitions for growing and expanding the Pannier Market in Tiverton through a range of projects and initiatives. You will be supporting the Market Manager with the day to day running of the market.
At Mid Devon District Council, Tiverton our benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate of pay
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Discounted leisure memberships
- Free uniform and DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Free parking at site
As a Market Assistant, your duties will include but are not limited to;
- Open and close market buildings, set and reset alarms. Position tables and other equipment. Ensure rules and regulations are adhered to. Collect and bank tolls.
- Ensure the security of all monies and property belonging to MDDC.
- Ensure that all equipment used by traders is compliant with current legislation and liaise with building services for necessary repairs.
- Ensure that the conduct of traders conforms to health and safety legislation and MDDC conditions of trade.
At Mid Devon District Council, Tiverton we value: Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships
About you:
- General knowledge with regard to role, Awareness of Health and Safety Regulations including manual handling & use of ladders
- Experience of working within a team and working with the general public
- Ability to communicate with all sections of the community
- Hold a full driving licence
- Able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends, contributing to market set up and events.
Please ensure you read the full job description before applying. To find out more information about Mid Devon District Council please visit: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/
To find out more
To find out more about this role please contact Tom Nott on 01884 243351.
For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification - Market Assistant.
The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.
A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.
Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.
How to apply
Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to:
People Services
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP
Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:
| CLOSING DATE: | 11 October at 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| POST NUMBER: | CM02 |
| VACANCY NUMBER: | 2024135 |
MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.