Salary: £23,500 – £23,893 pro rata (Pay award pending)
22 hours per week (Tuesday, Friday and Saturday)
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:
For an informal chat about the role on Market Assistant please call Tom Nott (Market Manager) on 01884 243351