Job Details

Belfast - Duncrue Industrial Estate

-13.47 Per Hour

Full-time - 37 hours per week

Temporary (12 weeks) - Quick Start

Hatched Recruitment is working in partnership with Belfast City Council to recruit a General Operative within the City and Neighbourhood Services team.

This is a hands-on, outdoor role supporting essential services across Belfast, helping to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces.

The Role

As a General Operative, you will be involved in a variety of duties across waste collection, street cleansing, and open spaces. You will work as part of a team delivering frontline services to the public.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting and loading domestic, commercial, and recyclable waste
• Carrying out street cleansing duties (litter picking, graffiti removal, street washing, etc.)
• Supporting recycling initiatives and identifying contamination issues
• Maintaining public areas such as parks, streets, and open spaces
• Assisting with gardening duties including grass cutting, planting, and hedge trimming
• Operating tools and equipment safely (training provided where required)
• Supporting winter services (gritting, snow clearance)
• Engaging with members of the public in a professional manner
• Adhering strictly to health andamp; safety procedures at all times

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• At least 1 year's relevant experience, including:
• Working with the public
• Awareness of health andamp; safety procedures / PPE / manual handling
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A strong work ethic and reliability