We are currently looking for a 2 Driving Skilled Operatives (Non HGV) to join our team.
The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out ground works and maintenance on highway operations and, in addition, coordinate the work of a multi-skilled team in the absence of a Team Leader or Skilled Ganger.
The main duties of the post;
- General labouring and skilled work in relation to highway maintenance and construction.
-Use of small powered plant and equipment e.g. road saws, whacker plates etc.
-Working in trenches and other open excavations including drainage and ducting work.
-Removal and replacement of damaged road signs, posts and barriers.
-Assisting in the planning of future work including notification of plant and transport requirements and ensuring adequate supplies of material are available.
-Requirement to drive as part of daily duties, along with Vehicle checks, required routine maintenance (oil, water, etc. checks) and cleaning.
You will have experience in/of;
- Previous experience of carrying out the tasks associated with the main duties and responsibilities
-Previous experience of coordinating the work of a small team
Ideally you will have;
-Relevant ‘Streetcare’ training as per requirements of the job description
-C.I.T.B or other accredited qualification in construction works
-Certificate in National Highway Sector Scheme 12D traffic management on rural and urban roads
-Certification in National Highway Sector Scheme 2B installation, maintenance and report of road restraint system
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Colman on
phone: 01639 686263 or email: highwaysadmin@npt.gov.uk
You can apply online via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
he recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
