General Operative

City of York Council

Salary

£13.45 per hour

Basis

Full time

Employment type

Temporary

Package

Full time role, from Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week and for an immediate start. Initially, it will be for 3 months, potentially longer.

Job category/type

Cleaning Services, Various

Date posted

29/06/2026

Job reference

WWYK290604

Do you have a current UK driving licence?

Are you immediately available?

Have experience of labouring or physical work?

Our client is looking for a General Operative or Labourer to join their operations team in central York.

The role involves working on a wide variety of properties across York and changes on a daily basis. One day you may be emptying a vacated property, another repairing fencing, then clearing out gardens or deep cleaning properties. The role is physical demanding, and you'll be provided with a vehicle, equipment and PPE. Previous experience of labouring, deep cleaning or similar, would be advantageous. You MUST hold a current full UK driving licence, be used to working in all weathers and be physically fit.

This is a full time role, from Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week and for an immediate start. Initially, it will be for 3 months, potentially longer.

The rate of pay is £13.45 per hour, paid weekly.

We will need two references from previous employers, one being from your last employer.

For more information and to apply, please visit the WorkwithYork Ltd website or for more information or an application form, please call us on 07922 425165.

Regrettably, we can't respond to every application we receive and please note, to apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.