Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ04972
Date posted
12/01/2026
Application closing date
31/01/2026
Location
Service Response Centre
Salary
24,413.00 - 24,796.00 per annum
Package
Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% 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

Seasonal Community Improvement Operatives

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Job description
We have vacancies for the forthcoming summer season, employed on a temporary basis from March to September 2026 for Seasonal Community Improvement Operatives.



Applicants must have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and work with minimum of supervision. The duties associated with the post will include street cleansing and grounds maintenance. Possession of a full valid driving licence up to Category Class C would be an advantage. Hours of work will be between 6.00am and 3.30pm.



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



There are no formal qualifications required for this role, as full training will be provided, possession of valid PA1 & PA6 & PA6AW spraying certificates would be advantageous.

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 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.



For an informal discussion, please contact Phil Davies or Adrian Moore on



Email: p.g.davies@npt.gov.uk or a.moore1@npt.gov.uk



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.



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