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Neath Port Talbot Council in Wales is seeking a South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) team member based in Coryton. The role is full-time, 40.25 hours per week, with a starting salary in the £45k–£50k range and total reward starting from £52,568.
The post offers a local pension, holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. You will support Traffic Officers, assist the Incident Manager in network operations, and contribute to winter maintenance and emergency response.
Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job reference REQ05900 Date posted 07/09/2026 Application closing date 21/09/2026 Location Coryton Salary Total Reward Package starting from £52,568*Starting Salary: £45,593 – rising to £49,871.*(Subject to being a member of the local pension scheme). 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 40.25 Basis Full time Job category/type South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) Attachments On Road Team Manager Sep26.pdf
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. 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.
Responsibilities
To provide an enhanced level of support to the Traffic Officers on road and assist the Incident Manager/Network Operations Manager in the delivery of all network operations, including Traffic Officers, Control Room, Incident and Traffic Management, winter maintenance and emergency response.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
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.