Cleansing Operative

BSNI are working with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council to recruit a Cleansing Operative. This role is temporary.

Job title
Cleansing Operative (Scale 3) – Manual Labour
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
3
Target start date
31 Aug 2026
Duration
12 Weeks

Hours per week
37

Rate
PAYE: £13.69 per hour

Job location
Unit 5 Blaris Industrial Estate, Altona Road, Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh, BT27 5QB, United Kingdom

3 x cleansing operatives duties to include working in street cleansing and Refuse collections hour of work from 0600hrs to 1400hrs 37 hrs per week

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:

As a member of the Operational Services Team the post holder will be required to provide an effective and efficient refuse collection & street cleansing and amenity collection service throughout the assigned catchment area. The post holder will assume other delegated duties appropriate to the post reasonably assigned by management.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carry out a full range of duties within the general cleansing service to include litter picking, manual sweeping and collection, removal and disposal of litter/dirt/leaves etc. from public places such as roads, pavements and open spaces.

2. Carry out a full range of duties within the general refuse collection service to include collection / removal of household and commercial waste, bulky amenity collections, removal of illegal / indiscriminate dumping waste, collection / disposal of dead and fallen animals, removal of ice / snow and spreading of salt as required. Ensure all duties/day’s tasks are carried out according to schedules and at appropriate times.

3. Assist with completing all necessary paperwork in the correct format and on the correct forms. Notify Cleansing Supervisor of any changes to work load and reasons for same.

4. Comply with all Council policies and statutory regulations including all requirements under Health, Safety and Welfare at work legislation and all current road traffic regulations (this will include use of personal protection equipment, clothing and company mobile phones).

5. Provide a high level of Customer care at all times and provide customers with relevant information as required.

6. Undertake any training identified as necessary to meet the requirements of the post including first aid training if required. Job holders are reasonably expected to attend briefings/meetings relevant to their role and work practices as an inherent part of their core responsibility.

7. Be the first point of contact for the crew, liaising with supervisors and relaying instructions to other members of the crew, as directed.

The services falling within the responsibility of this post are as follows:

– Refuse

– Street Cleansing

NOTE:

The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change.  The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities.  The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

Person Specification – Cleansing Operative

Essential Criteria Qualifications and Experience

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of: EXPERIENCE

1.1- One years’ previous employment experience in performing manual work.

1.2- Previous employment experience in Waste Collection/ Street Cleansing or relevant related field.

Knowledge

Knowledge of waste reception, removal, storage and sorting.

Knowledge of health and safety guidelines.

For further information contact Jessica on [phone removed]