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Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 13.69 - 13.69 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Lisburn, County Antrim

Expire in: 24 days

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

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