TRS - Skilled Operative

At SWTRA, we help create a road network that connects people and places in a safer, greener and more reliable way. We work on projects across South Wales that address some of the country's most critical challenges., You will be required to carry out pre-planned / reactive routine and cyclic highway maintenance functions along the trunk road network, in accordance with Welsh Governments Trunk Road Maintenance Manual (TRMM) and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council policies / procedures.

Work will include, but not be limited to, the maintenance / repair of carriageway surfacing, vehicle restraint systems, fencing, signage, drainage assets along with maintenance of verges, soft estate and other associated highway infrastructure and equipment.

In addition, and as and when required coordinate / deputise the work of a multi-skilled team / s in the absence of a Team Leader co-ordinating activities of up to 6 operatives

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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.

From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate change we combine innovation, expertise, and technology to make South Wales a better place to live, work and visit.

You can contribute to work that will have a lasting positive impact on your local community with an organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values.

We're committed to fostering a work environment that's supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth.

Why not give it a try? We would be very happy to consider your application to join our skilled, enthusiastic and friendly team.

The successful candidate can expect to earn in the region of circa £31,000 - £33,000 per annum within the first year of appointment.

This will increase as the candidate progresses through the Scale point increments. The salary also comprises of participation in an Emergency Out of Hours rota and supervisory attendances for planned and unplanned overtime with levels of reimbursement commensurate with Neath Port Talbot Policies and appropriate hourly rate multipliers.

Please note this is a permanent role. In addition to the standard 37 hours per week, the out of hours' standby rota currently operates at a pre planned frequency of 1 week on per 5 week basis.