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Preston, Lancashire
Permanent
£43000 - £45000 per annum + Bonus
Posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2026
Assistant Market Officer - Facilities and Maintenance
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
GBP13.05 - GBP13.05
Contract or Temp
Assistant Market Officer – Facilities and Maintenance
Offering £13.05 per hour, paid weekly – every Friday
Working 5 days out of 7 on shifts between 6am-7pm
Location: Dual locations across Drewsbury – Huddersfield
Contract: Temporary on-going (6 month initial contract), Full Time
Offering £13.05 per hour, paid weekly – every Friday
Working 5 days out of 7 on shifts between 6am-7pm
Location: Dual locations across Drewsbury – Huddersfield
Contract: Temporary on-going (6 month initial contract), Full Time
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and customer‑focused Assistant Market Officer to support the daily operation of a range of markets across the district. These include major and smaller markets, farmers markets, themed events, and markets operating throughout the year.
This is a frontline role where you will help ensure traders, visitors, and users of the markets have a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. You will be part of a team responsible for maintaining high standards of customer care, market presentation, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and manage market buildings, stalls, and facilities to agreed standards
* Deliver excellent customer service to traders and market users
* Help ensure markets remain vibrant, safe, and well‑presented
* Set up market stalls in a timely and efficient manner
* Carry out basic maintenance tasks, including minor repairs and replacements
* Keep market areas clean, tidy, and safe
* Conduct security checks and support locking/unlocking of buildings, including alarm systems
* Assist with events and themed market activities
* Communicate effectively with internal teams, traders, and the public
* Support operational tasks across various market locations within the district
* Deliver excellent customer service to traders and market users
* Help ensure markets remain vibrant, safe, and well‑presented
* Set up market stalls in a timely and efficient manner
* Carry out basic maintenance tasks, including minor repairs and replacements
* Keep market areas clean, tidy, and safe
* Conduct security checks and support locking/unlocking of buildings, including alarm systems
* Assist with events and themed market activities
* Communicate effectively with internal teams, traders, and the public
* Support operational tasks across various market locations within the district
What We’re Looking For:
* Ability to carry out basic maintenance (e.g., replacing locks, bulbs, fuses, etc.)
* Ability to travel between work locations across the district
* Willingness to work flexibly, including rota and unsocial hours
* Full, valid driving licence (ability to tow trailers is an advantage)
* Willingness to undertake a medical health screening due to the physical nature of the role
* Ability to travel between work locations across the district
* Willingness to work flexibly, including rota and unsocial hours
* Full, valid driving licence (ability to tow trailers is an advantage)
* Willingness to undertake a medical health screening due to the physical nature of the role
Additional Information
* Travel to multiple sites is required
* You may be required to work public holidays
* This role includes physical tasks and heavy lifting
* Safeguarding responsibilities apply
* Flexibility across a 362‑day operating calendar is essential
* You may be required to work public holidays
* This role includes physical tasks and heavy lifting
* Safeguarding responsibilities apply
* Flexibility across a 362‑day operating calendar is essential
JDRCC
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
