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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed