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General Operative
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Lisburn, County Antrim
- Contract
- Full Time
- £27,040 - £27,040 Per Hour
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
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