At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep Chorley Markets clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to community service.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, healthcare cash plan, and free parking.
- Other info: Early morning shifts start at 5am on Tuesdays.
- Why this job: Make a visible difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Practical skills, team spirit, and a positive attitude are key.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 25583 £ per year.
About The Role
Location: Chorley Town Centre (Bus Station/Market/Market Walk)
Contract: Part Time (Up to 28.5 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: £25,185 - £25,583
Closing Date: 19 July 2026
We’re looking for a reliable and proactive individual to join our Markets & Town Centre Operations team as a Town Centre Operative. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in keeping Chorley Markets clean, safe and welcoming for traders, residents and visitors alike. If you take pride in maintaining high standards, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to make a visible difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be getting up to
- Maintaining the appearance, cleanliness and condition of market areas and operational assets during trading hours
- Collecting and disposing of waste appropriately, and cleaning surface areas to a high standard
- Setting up and dismantling market stalls and reporting any defects for repair
- Supporting market security through the use of shutters and gates
- Assisting and advising members of the public, providing a helpful and professional service
- Managing and controlling vehicular access into market areas
- Supporting emergency procedures, including evacuating the area safely when required
- Wearing the appropriate PPE and uniform at all times
You’ll also work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to team priorities, sharing knowledge, and supporting a positive and inclusive working environment.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is practical, team-focused and committed to delivering a great service. You’ll ideally have:
- Experience in cleaning or manual work
- Knowledge of cleaning processes or operational duties
- The ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Practical skills and manual dexterity to handle equipment, machinery and trolleys
- A positive, can‑do attitude with a strong focus on customer service
- The ability to reliably attend early morning shifts at Chorley Market
Other requirements
This role requires an early start at 5am on Tuesdays.
Our Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
- Hybrid/agile working from day one
- Local Government pension
- Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
- Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
- Volunteering days
- Free parking
Equal Opportunities
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices. We’re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long‑term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Town Centre Operative in Chorley employer: Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council
Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council offer a supportive and community-focused work environment, making them an excellent employer for those passionate about teaching swimming. With benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a local government pension, and free gym access, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the well-being of their community. The councils also provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring that staff can grow and thrive in their roles.
Contact Details:
Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council Recruitment Team
