Invasive Species Technician

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme (15.3%

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking an Invasive Species Technician to join our team. You will identify, treat and manage invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed across designated sites, helping safeguard local landscapes.

You will apply herbicides safely, record treatment data, operate handheld equipment and small machinery, and work as a frontline, community-based worker. A full driving licence is essential and PA1/PA6 are required with a plan to achieve PA2/PA6INJ/PA6W within six months.

Qualifications

• PA1 and PA6 certificates required
• Full driving licence essential
• PA2/PA6INJ/PA6W targets within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor invasive species across designated sites
• Apply herbicides safely using handheld equipment
• Record treatment data with basic digital tools
• Operate small machinery (strimmers, hedge cutters)
• Carry out seasonal site work and routine tasks

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ06114 Date posted 09/11/2026 Application closing date 23/11/2026 Location Service Response Centre Salary £26,427.00 - £28,153.00 per annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Streetcare Services, Refuse and Recycle Attachments Invasive Species Technician - JDPS 1.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf

We are currently looking for Invasive Species Technician to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in practical outdoor work, cares about the environment, and is committed to maintaining safe, clean, and attractive spaces for our communities.

As an Invasive Species Technician, you will help safeguard our local landscapes by identifying, treating, and managing invasive plant species such as Japanese Knotweed.

Your daily routine will include:

• Identifying and monitoring invasive species across designated sites
• Applying herbicides safely and accurately using handheld equipment
• Recording treatment data using basic digital tools
• Operating small machinery, such as strimmers and hedge cutters
• Carrying out seasonal cutting back and routine site work

You will have experience of operating handheld spraying equipment and hold PA1 & PA6 certificate. There will be an expectation to achieve PA2, PA6INJ and PA6W within 6 months of appointment.

A full valid driving licence is essential for this post.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

Your workstyle in this role will be a frontline/community based worker.

DBS requirements:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check or

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.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

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. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. 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.