General Operative-Stockmans Lane

2 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Prime Recruitment Services Full time £33,000 - £42,000 per year
General Operative – City & Neighbourhood Services (Belfast City Council)

Location: Stockmans Lane, Belfast BT9 7JB

Hours: 37 per week

Positions: 1

Rates:

  • PAY: £13.47 per hour

Working pattern:

Monday–Thursday 07:30–15:30

Friday 07:30–15:00

About the Role

Prime Recruitment Services is recruiting on behalf of Belfast City Council for a General Operative within the City & Neighbourhood Services Department.

This is a hands-on, outdoor-focused role involving cleansing, waste collection, grounds maintenance, and general manual labour across streets, parks, open spaces, playing fields and council facilities. You may work individually or as part of a wider team and will play a key part in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the city.

Key Responsibilities
Cleansing / Waste Collection

  • Collect and load domestic, commercial and priority waste safely and efficiently.

  • Inspect waste and recycling for contamination before and after collection.

  • Identify and report premises presenting waste incorrectly.

  • Clean up spillages, loose waste and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

  • Report damaged containers, access issues and unfinished routes.

  • Use equipment safely: lifts, tail lifts, weighing systems, brushes, shovels, power washers, gum machines etc.

  • Assist mechanical sweepers and cleanse litter bins, gullies and public realm areas.

  • Support snow clearance, leaf collection and gritting.

Gardening & Grounds Maintenance

  • Planting, grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning and turfing.

  • Operate powered tools and equipment (mowers, strimmers, etc).

  • Assist with horticultural schemes, soil preparation and landscaping.

  • Apply pest and weed control chemicals safely.

  • Maintain games areas: spiking, scarifying, top-dressing, marking pitches, erecting posts.

  • Keep sites safe, orderly and secure for public use.

General Duties

  • Start/finish at designated depots and access gates/buildings using keys and alarms.

  • Clean grounds and buildings: sweeping, raking, mopping, litter removal, moving equipment.

  • Issue tickets/collect money where required.

  • Use radios/telecoms to communicate with team, supervisors, public, and emergency services.

  • Maintain accurate records, incident reports and documentation.

  • Assist with data collection (manual or digital).

  • Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, using correct PPE and safe lifting methods.

  • Assist drivers in safe manoeuvring of vehicles.

  • Provide excellent customer care and represent the Council positively.

  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have at least 1 year's relevant experience in:

a) Dealing with members of the public

b) Health & safety awareness — safe use of machinery/equipment OR correct PPE/manual handling

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