Cleansing Operative

Cleansing Operative - Refuse & Street Cleansing (Temporary)

Lisburn | £13.69 per hour (PAYE) | Temporary Ongoing | 37 hours/week

About the role

We're recruiting on behalf of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council for 3 x Cleansing Operatives to join their Environmental Services team. You'll be part of the Operational Services Team, helping deliver an effective refuse collection, street cleansing, and amenity collection service across the local area.

Hours:

06:00-14:00, 37 hours per week

Start date:

31 August 2026

Location:

Unit 5 Blaris Industrial Estate, Altona Road, Lisburn, BT27 5QB

Pay: £13.69 per hour (PAYE)

What you'll be doing

Litter picking, manual sweeping, and clearing litter/debris from roads, pavements, and public spaces
Household and commercial waste collection, bulky item collections, and removal of illegally dumped waste
Winter duties such as gritting and snow clearance when required
Acting as first point of contact for your crew, relaying instructions from supervisors
Completing daily paperwork accurately
Delivering great customer service to members of the public
Following all health & safety and road traffic regulations, including correct use of PPE

What we're looking for

At least 1 year's experience in manual work
Previous experience in waste collection, street cleansing, or a similar field
Understanding of waste handling and health & safety guidelines
Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working as part of a crew
Eligible to work in the UK

Interview process

A short, informal 5-10 minute chat on site - no need to prepare anything special, we just want to meet you!

Apply now - places are limited