Refuse, Recycling & Street Cleansing Operative (36 hours per week)
Location: Newtownards, Northern Ireland & Bangor
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Monday - Thursday - 7:00am - 4:30pm - 12-week contract
The Role
You'll play a vital part in keeping our community clean, safe, and welcoming. As a Refuse, Recycling and Street Cleansing Operative, you'll work outdoors in all weather, carrying out essential services that directly improve the environment and daily life of local residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Refuse & recycling collection - Safely load, lift and move waste and recycling containers, including items over 16kg, for more than half of each working day.
- Street cleansing duties - Litter picking, sweeping, emptying street bins, and maintaining public spaces to a high standard.
- Public interaction - Engage politely and professionally with members of the public during daily rounds.
- Team collaboration - Work closely with colleagues to complete routes efficiently and safely.
- Vehicle and equipment use - Operate tools and equipment as required, following all safety procedures.
Essential Experience & Requirements
- Outdoor manual work in paid employment, including heavy lifting of items over 16kg for more than 50% of a working day.
- Working in all weather conditions - rain, wind, heat, and cold.
- Face‑to‑face public interaction - confident, polite, and helpful communication.
- Teamwork experience in a practical, hands‑on environment.
- Good level of physical fitness and the ability to work safely at all times.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a positive, can‑do attitude.
What We Offer
- Stable, full‑time hours (36 per week).
- Supportive team environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- The chance to make a visible, meaningful difference in your community.
What you'll get in return
Paid Weekly
Holiday Pay
Up to 35 Days Holidays
What you need to do now
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