Markets Customer Service Assistant

Our client is looking for a Customer Service Assistant for their Markets Service. This is a frontline operational role supporting the day-to-day running of Markets across Huddersfield, Dewsbury and other market locations as required.

The role operates on a flexible rota basis, covering trading days, weekends, public holidays and occasional early starts or later finishes to meet business needs. The Markets operate throughout the year and flexibility is essential.

Duties include:

Opening, securing and closing market facilities

Setting up and dismantling market stalls and equipment

Supporting traders, customers and visitors with excellent customer service

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across market sites

Undertaking basic maintenance and operational checks

Supporting health and safety arrangements and site inspections

Driving a vehicle and transporting equipment between sites where required

Supporting specialist markets, events and community activities

Assisting Duty Managers with the safe and efficient operation of market service
The role is physically active and involves regular manual handling, outdoor working and travel between locations. The successful candidate must be reliable, flexible, customer-focused and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

A full UK driving licence is essential

Working Pattern

37 hours per week (or equivalent agency cover requirement)
7-day rota.
Weekend and Bank Holiday working required
Flexibility to work across multiple market sites and events

Job Focus Sheet Summary The post holder will provide operational support across the Markets Service, ensuring markets are safe, clean, welcoming and ready for trade, while supporting traders, customers, events and the ongoing operation of temporary market facilities during the redevelopment of Huddersfield and Dewsbury Markets

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