General Operatives

General Operative - Cleansing Services

Location: Belfast - Multiple Routes (Falls Road, Charlotte Street, Garron Crescent, Huss Row, Alexandra Park, Stockmans Lane, Malone & surrounding areas)

Belfast City Council - City & Neighbourhood Services

£13.47 per hour PAYE

37 hours per week | Mon-Thu 7:30-3:30 | Fri 7:30-3:00

Temporary - 12 weeks

About the Role

We are currently recruiting General Operatives to support Belfast City Council's City & Neighbourhood Services team. You will play a key role in keeping Belfast's streets, parks, and neighbourhoods clean, safe, and well maintained.

This is a frontline operational role covering multiple locations across Belfast, including Falls Road, Malone, Stockmans Lane, Alexandra Park, Charlotte Street, Garron Crescent, Huss Row and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting and loading household, commercial, and industrial waste
• Street cleansing including litter picking, sweeping, and bin emptying
• Removal of fly-tipping, graffiti, gum, and general street debris
• Supporting recycling and waste segregation activities
• Assisting with parks and open space maintenance
• Use of basic tools and cleansing equipment
• Working as part of a team across rotating street/estate routes

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 months' experience in a public-facing or manual labour role
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety and PPE use
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, flexible, and physically fit for manual work

Additional Information

• Full PPE required (safety boots essential)
• Work is physically demanding and outdoors-based
• Full induction provided
• UK work eligibility required

Why Apply?

• Immediate temporary work with weekly hours guaranteed
• Work across a variety of Belfast communities and routes
• Gain experience in a major local authority environment
• Be part of a vital public service team keeping the city clean