Gardener / Driver / Handyperson

A vacancy exists for a permanent Driver / Gardener / Handyperson within Hillside Secure Children's Home.

The post holder will be responsible for the general maintenance of the buildings, gardens and surrounding area undertaking minor repairs, cleaning and decoration of the premises.

Experience in gardening and general repairs / decoration is essential.

The post holder will also undertake driving duties for the Centre. A clean driving licence is therefore essential.

You will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the service, resourceful and able to work on your own initiative.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (Adults and Child Barred List).

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.

Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.