General Operative

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.