General Operative

Job description

General Operative (Street Cleansing) - Temporary | Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Blaris Depot, Altona Road, Lisburn BT27 5QB

£13.69 per hour (PAYE)

37 hours per week

Starting Monday 9 November 2026

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a General Operative to join Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Waste Management & Operations team, based at the Blaris depot. You'll help keep streets and public spaces across the council area clean, safe and tidy.

What you'll be doing:

• Street sweeping and litter picking in town centres, residential areas and open spaces
• Emptying litter bins and clearing fly-tipping and waste
• Supporting mechanical sweepers and street cleansing crews
• Using equipment safely, such as brushes, shovels, leaf blowers and power washers
• Helping with seasonal work such as leaf clearance and winter gritting
• Wearing the correct PPE and following safe working practices
• Reporting problems such as damaged bins, vandalism or hazards

What you'll need:

• Experience of general operative, labouring, cleansing, refuse or other outdoor manual work
• Good health and safety awareness, including correct use of PPE and safe manual handling
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A reliable, hardworking approach and the ability to work as part of a team
• A polite, helpful manner when dealing with the public

A driving licence would be an advantage.

What's on offer:

• £13.69 per hour, paid weekly
• Holiday pay accrued in line with statutory entitlement
• Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)
• Active, outdoor work as part of a friendly team

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Reference 225769104