Streetcare Driving Skilled Operative (HGV)

NPT Pass; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme with 1

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working (in some roles)

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is recruiting a Streetcare Driving Skilled Operative (HGV). The post holder will predominantly operate the street sweeper and contribute to street cleansing, grounds maintenance and highway operations as part of Neighbourhood Services.

You must hold a current full HGV licence with CPC qualifications. The role is full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working in some roles, a generous holiday entitlement and broad development opportunities.

Qualifications

• This role requires a current HGV licence with CPC qualifications.
• Experience in street cleansing or grounds maintenance is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Primarily operate the street sweeper and carry out street cleansing.
• Undertake grounds maintenance and minor highway works.
• Support highway operations and traffic management as required.
• Work as part of Neighbourhood Services team.

Skills

Street cleansing

Grounds maintenance

Highway operations

Education

HGV licence with CPC qualifications

Full driving licence

Job description

Job reference REQ06075 Date posted 28/10/2026 Application closing date 15/11/2026 Location Various Salary £28,608.00 - £32,046.00 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 Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf Streetcare Driving Skilled Op HGV JE ID 2997.docx

Job description

About the role:

The Neighbourhood Services Section are seeking to recruit a Streetcare Driving Skilled Operative (HGV). The post holder will be required to undertake duties which include street cleansing, grounds maintenance and highway operations, although will predominately be required to operate the street sweeper. The post requires a current full HGV driving licence with the relevant CPC qualifications.

Neighbourhood Services undertakes various works throughout the County Borough, including the grounds maintenance, maintenance of parks, cycleways, minor highway repairs and street cleansing. The section is committed to providing both a proactive and reactive service, the applicant will therefore be required to have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and work with the minimum of supervision.

The post requires a full HGV licence and relevant CPC qualifications and the section is committed to the professional development of all of its staff, through regular training opportunities.

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.

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.

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

For an informal discussion, please contact Phil Davies or Adrian Moore on Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Closing date: 15/11/2026

DBS requirements:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check

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.