Senior Structures Technician (SWTRA)

Tata Steel; Briton Ferry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Structures Technician (SWTRA) in Wales is a full-time role based at The Quays with hybrid working two days per week. You will lead the highway structures inspection programme across the South Wales Trunk Road Network and assist in principal inspections and maintenance schemes.

The role offers a generous package and development opportunities. Based at The Quays (Neath Port Talbot) or Coryton (Cardiff), it requires 37 hours per week with a Total Reward Package starting from £40,137,

Responsibilities

• Lead on the planning, delivery, and reporting of the highway structures general inspection programme across the South Wales Trunk Road Network.
• Assist in the delivery of principal inspections and structures maintenance schemes, including the routine cyclic programme.

Job description

Senior Structures Technician (SWTRA)

2026-09-27T00:00:00

Location: Briton Ferry

Region: West Glamorgan

Country: GB

Postal Code: SA11 2

Eligibility: Any

Date posted: 2026-09-27T00:00:00

Application closing date: 2026-09-30T23:59:59

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

Job details

• Job reference: REQ05889
• Date posted: 04/09/2026
• Application closing date: 30/09/2026
• Location: The Quays
• Salary: Total Reward Package starting from £40,137 (£42,137 inc. possible overtime) (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: 37
• Basis: Full time
• Job category/type: South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA)
• Attachments: Senior Structures Technician 0926.pdf

About SWTRA

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 and increasing transport needs to 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 are committed to fostering a work environment that is 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

You will be required to lead on the planning, delivery, and reporting of the highway structures general inspection programme across the South Wales Trunk Road Network. Also to assist in the delivery of principal inspections and structures maintenance schemes, including the routine cyclic programme.

Work Location and Flexibility

We are offering a permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) based at The Quays, Baglan (Neath Port Talbot) or Coryton (Cardiff) with flexible hybrid working two days a week in the office.

Additional Information

If you require further information or to speak to someone please email.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those 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. If you are or are going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel, we welcome your application. Please indicate on your application form if you are currently at risk of redundancy or 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.