At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a clean and safe market environment while assisting traders and the public.
- Company: Join Newcastle City Council's Facility Services team in a vibrant market setting.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, training, and employee support.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for career growth await you!
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Customer service skills and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26427 - 26427 £ per year.
- Market
- Operative
- Contract
- Type: Permanent
- Working
- Pattern: Full time
Salary: Grade N3 - £26,427 per annum plus shift allowance Hours per week: 37 Closing date: 11 Oct An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of the Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate, as a Market Operative based at Newcastle Grainger Market.
About us: Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.
We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), Market Inspectors, Market Operatives, catering assistants, assistant chef’s and chef’s working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.
Typical duties within this post will be to ensure the market is a clean and safe environment for traders and members of the public, to collect and dispose of waste and to assist the smooth running of the market by reporting any incidents, queries or concerns to a senior member of staff in the Newcastle Markets.
You should be reliable and have a strong commitment to high standards of service and customer care.
You must be flexible, motivated, hardworking, and able to forge positive relationships with traders, colleagues, and all visitors to the Market.
Shift patterns will be discussed during the interview process.
Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rates of pay.
- Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
- Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training.
- Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you.
- Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career.
- Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle2work scheme
- Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
- Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement.
- Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.
What we are looking for: We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as a Market Operative.
* We are looking for someone who
- Has good customer service skills.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with problems on site.
- Knowledge of cleaning standards with the ability to undertake cleaning tasks.
- Capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying of equipment, materials, furniture and climb ladders.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision.
- Good spoken English with the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
- Experience of management/supervision of staff.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and how to apply them in the workplace.
- Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines.
To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Newcastle City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
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