Trading Standards Officer

Local Government Chronicle; Briton Ferry; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Flexible working schemes

15.3% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday (32 after 5 years) + 8

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Tusker salary sacrifice

Smart Spend discounts

Résumé du poste

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking a Trading Standards Officer (Permanent) to join the Retail and industrial team within the Planning & Public Protection Department. The role is hybrid, combining home and council workplace duties, and involves inspections, investigations, and enforcement to ensure compliance with legislation.

You will support delivering a comprehensive trading standards service, provide guidance to businesses, prepare legal documents, and collaborate with partner

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a Trading Standards service.
• Strong knowledge of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices.
• Experience of Food Standards, Feed Hygiene, or Legal Metrology enforcement.
• Qualification such as the Diploma in Trading Standards and qualification as a Weights and Measures Inspector.
• Experience of conducting investigations in a regulatory or enforcement environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and produce high-quality written reports.

Responsabilités

• Carrying out inspections and audits of commercial premises.
• Investigating complaints and suspected breaches of legislation.
• Providing advice and guidance to businesses on regulatory compliance.
• Preparing reports and legal documentation relating to enforcement activity.
• Undertaking sampling and evidence gathering activities.
• Working with colleagues and partner organisations on regulatory matters.

Connaissances

Trading Standards

Enforcement

Report writing

Regulatory investigations

Formation

Diploma in Trading Standards

Description du poste

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

Job details

Job reference REQ06091 Date posted 29/10/2026 Application closing date 29/11/2026 Location The Quays Salary Grade 9 £42,123 to £46,579 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 Trading Standards and Environmental Health Attachments Trading Standards Officer JDPS REQ06091.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC June 2026.pdf

Job Title: Trading Standards Officer (Permanent)

Location of post: The Quays, Neath Port Talbot (Hybrid Working)

Is this post a secondment? NO

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a motivated and professional individual to join our team as a Trading Standards Officer within the Retail and industrial team of the Trading Standards service which is part of the Planning & Public Protection Department in the Environment & Regeneration Directorate.

Our Trading Standards team plays a vital role in protecting consumers, supporting local businesses, and ensuring compliance with legislation across the County Borough. The team works across a wide and varied regulatory landscape including food standards, feed hygiene, product safety, petroleum and legal metrology. You will be part of a supportive and experienced service that is committed to maintaining high standards and delivering positive outcomes for our communities.

As a Trading Standards Officer, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive Trading Standards service, undertaking inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Your Daily Routine Will Include

• Carrying out inspections and audits of commercial premises
• Investigating complaints and suspected breaches of legislation
• Providing advice and guidance to businesses on regulatory compliance
• Preparing reports and legal documentation relating to enforcement activity
• Undertaking sampling and evidence gathering activities
• Working with colleagues and partner organisations on regulatory matters

About You

Do you have:

• Experience of working within a Trading Standards service
• Strong knowledge of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices
• Experience of Food Standards, Feed Hygiene, or Legal Metrology enforcement
• A relevant qualification such as the Diploma in Trading Standards (or equivalent) and qualification as a Weights and Measures Inspector
• Experience of conducting investigations in a regulatory or enforcement environment
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and produce high-quality written reports

We would welcome those with the necessary experience and qualifications to get in touch.

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 with a remarkable 15.3% 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.

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure.

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.