# Markets and Street Trading Stall Operative

**Company**: London Borough of Hackney
**Location**: London Borough of Hackney
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: Part time
**Salary**: GBP 31,668 per year
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

Be the engine behind Hackney's legendary markets

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. From Ridley Road to Broadway, Hackney's markets are iconic. As a Market Stall Operative, you'll be on the frontline, setting up stalls before the sun rises, ensuring everything runs safely and smoothly, and keeping the heart of Hackney beating strong.

**The Role**

Hackney's historic markets are where early mornings meet local pride. As a Market Stall Operative, you will be part of a high-performing operational team responsible for setting up, managing and safely taking down the borough's street markets. You will work across Hackney's markets and street trading sites to build, dismantle and store stalls, gazebos, tables, barriers and lighting systems. This is a physically demanding role that involves manual handling, working at pace, and operating safely in all weather conditions. You will also be one of the most visible faces of the service, supporting traders, engaging with the public, and helping ensure markets operate safely, efficiently and professionally.

**What the Role Involves**

- Setting up and taking down market stalls, gazebos, tables and lighting

- Loading and unloading equipment from storage containers and trailers

- Installing barriers, signage and cabling safely and correctly

- Keeping market areas clean, safe and hazard-free during and after trading

- Supporting traders with access to stalls and resolving issues on-site

- Reporting damage, safety concerns or incidents to supervisors

- Working as part of a close-knit team to deliver markets on time

- Representing Hackney Council professionally to traders and the public

- Working every Saturday and Sunday, with occasional weekday shifts where required

**Who We're Looking For**

You will be:

- Physically fit and able to carry out manual work for prolonged periods

- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather

- Reliable, punctual and able to work early starts consistently

- A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude

- Confident engaging with traders and members of the public

- Committed to health and safety and following clear procedures

**Why Join Us?**

Our Markets, Shop Fronts & Street Trading Service is:

- Nationally recognised and internationally referenced

- A multi-award-winning service, recognised by LGC, APSE, NABMA and others

- A driver of inclusive economic growth and community pride

- Home to iconic markets including Ridley Road, Broadway and Chatsworth Road

- A service where staff are valued, supported and developed

You will be joining a service that plays a vital role in supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and animating Hackney's public spaces every week.

## Skills

### Required
- manual handling
- team work
- communication
- problem solving

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