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 flex...