General Operative

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension auto-enrolment

Job summary

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is seeking a General Operative (Street Cleansing) for a temporary position based at Blaris Depot, Lisburn. The role involves street sweeping, litter picking, bin emptying and supporting cleansing crews across the council area.

You will work outdoors in all weather, with PPE provided and a focus on safety. The position offers 37 hours per week at £13.69 per hour (PAYE), weekly pay, holiday pay and pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility).

Qualifications

• Experience of general operative, labouring, cleansing, refuse or 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.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
• Driving licence would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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 PPE and following safe working practices.
• Reporting problems such as damaged bins, vandalism or hazards.

Skills

Outdoor manual work

Health & safety awareness

Driving licence

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 publicA 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