Multi Skilled Operative - Kirkby MarketCouncil

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

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Kirkby Market is part of Kirkby Town Centre. The Market has 132 stalls which run six days a week, Monday to Saturday; full market days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The Market is open to customers from 09.00 to 16.30hrs each day. Staff cover from 07.00 to 17.00hrs.

Duties include cleaning the Market, litter picking throughout the day, checks on toilets, emptying bins, general cleaning. Maintenance duties to include painting, fixing shelving, minor plumbing repairs, use of basic power tools, installation of signs etc

Some maintenance and cleaning experience is required. The work pattern is 4 days of 6 (Mon-Sat) with the shift pattern to be confirmed.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Michael Le Breton

[email protected]

07717 727601

Interviews are expected to be held week on 26th October 2026

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Position type: Full Time