General Operative

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a General Operative for Waste & Cleansing Services in Lisburn. This temporary contract covers supporting local refuse collection and street cleansing duties with early start hours and a 37-hour week.

The role involves hands-on outdoor work and interaction with supervisors on shift, with a focus on safety and professionalism. Responsibilities include sweeping, waste collection, bulky waste handling, and assisting with winter gritting.

Qualifications

• 12 months of hands-on manual work experience.
• Background in waste collection, refuse work, or street cleansing is a bonus.
• Some awareness of safe waste handling practices.
• Flexible, team-focused attitude.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manual sweeping and litter picking across roads, footpaths, and public areas.
• Collecting household and commercial waste on scheduled rounds.
• Handling bulky waste collections and clearing fly-tipped/illegally dumped material.
• Assisting with gritting and snow clearance during winter months.
• Acting as a point of contact between the crew and supervisors on shift.
• Filling out job sheets and daily paperwork correctly.
• Representing the Council professionally when dealing with the public.
• Sticking to health & safety procedures and wearing correct PPE at all times.

Skills

Manual work

Waste collection

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

General Operative Wanted - Waste & Cleansing Services, Lisburn

Lisburn, BT27 | Temporary Contract | £13.69/hr PAYE | 37 hrs/week

The Opportunity

A great chance to join a busy Environmental Services team working with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. We're looking to fill 3 General Operative positions supporting the local refuse collection and street cleansing operation - ideal if you enjoy hands-on, outdoor work and being part of a hardworking crew.

Shift pattern: 06:00-14:00, 37 hours weekly

Start date: 31 August 2026

Work base: Unit 5 Blaris Industrial Estate, Altona Road, Lisburn, BT27 5QB

Pay: £13.69/hr PAYE

Day-to-day tasks

• Manual sweeping and litter picking across roads, footpaths, and public areas


• Collecting household and commercial waste on scheduled rounds


• Handling bulky waste collections and clearing fly-tipped/illegally dumped material


• Assisting with gritting and snow clearance during winter months


• Acting as a point of contact between the crew and supervisors on shift


• Filling out job sheets and daily paperwork correctly


• Representing the Council professionally when dealing with the public


• Sticking to health & safety procedures and wearing correct PPE at all times

We'd like you to have

• A minimum of 12 months' hands-on manual work experience


• Background in waste collection, refuse work, or street cleansing is a bonus


• Some awareness of safe waste handling practices


• A flexible, team-focused attitude


• The right to work in the UK

How the interview works

Nothing formal - just a relaxed 5-10 minute conversation on site to get to know you