Job Description

Highways Roadworker

-----------------------

Closing date:

07/01/2026

Reference:

REQ106402


37 hours / Permanent
26,403 - 27,694 *
Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a Roadworker to join our Highways and Environmental Services team on a permanent basis, based at our Glanyrafon Depot in Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth.



On a day-to-day basis you will:


Work in a number of varied tasks, tarmacing, slabing etc May be required to drive vehicles with specialist driving skills.

We are looking to recruit an individual:


Who has a full Valid UK Driving license. Who has a knowledge of Highway Maintenance Activities Aware of Safe working practices.

The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.



and Person Specification



For further information please contact Brian Thomas: Brian.Thomas@ceredigion.gov.uk



Interviews will be held in January 2026.



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Highways and Environmental

We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy. Our key responsibilities include:


Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours. Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service. Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement. Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.