Streetscene Road Sweeper Operative

Torfaen County Borough Council; Broadlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is inviting applications for a Fast Response Road Sweeper Operative based at Ty Blaen Depot, New Inn. The role involves operating road-sweeping vehicles, responding to emergency cleansing requests and keeping roads and communities clean and safe.

Ideal candidates will have a flexible approach, enjoy outdoor work in all weather and hold an HGV licence. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; English applications are welcome.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to undertake outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Flexible approach to work and a positive, proactive attitude.
• HGV licence required or expected to hold a valid HGV licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate road-sweeping vehicles as part of Streetscene operations.
• Respond to emergency cleansing requests and maintain road cleanliness.
• Clear highway debris, attend RTCs, and remove fly tipping when needed.
• Support environmental maintenance activities across the borough.

Skills

HGV licence

Tools

Road sweeper vehicle operation

Job description

Streetscene Road Sweeper Operative

The Streetscene and Environment Team are looking to recruit a Fast Response Road Sweeper Operative based at Ty Blaen Depot, New Inn.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy team, helping to keep our roads and communities clean, safe, and presentable. The role involves operating road-sweeping vehicles, responding to emergency cleansing requests, clearing highway debris, attending RTCs, removing fly-tipping, and supporting environmental maintenance activities across the borough.

The successful candidate will enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, have a flexible approach to work, and hold an HGV licence.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Ryan Pattimore, Greenspaces and Cleansing Operations Officer via email: [e-mail] to discuss the vacancy further.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Job details

Salary Grade 5 | £30,023 - £33,119

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time

Package Permanent

Job category/type Neighbourhoods and Environment

Date posted 20/10/2026

Job reference REQ006648

Location Ty Blaen 30/10/2026

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB