Job Description

Salary

Grade 4 - 24,404 - 25,183

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Construction, Engineering, Highways, Transportation

Job reference

REQAA6402

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Cleddau Bridge Operative - (2025) (E).doc

Are you looking for a hands-on, meaningful role that keeps one of Pembrokeshire's most iconic structures running smoothly? We're seeking a dedicated

Cleddau Bridge Operative

to join our Environment & Transport team within the Place and Assistant Chief Executive Directorate.



As a Bridge Operative, you'll be at the heart of our maintenance operations - working on the Cleddau and Westfield Pill Bridges, and Pembroke Barrage. This is a physically active role where no two days are the same. From steel preparation and painting to greasing and small mechanical tasks, you'll ensure our bridges remain safe and operational.



You'll work in all weather conditions, often at height or in confined spaces, so a strong awareness of health and safety is essential. Operating bridge gantries, supporting contractors on-site, managing traffic setups, and carrying out repairs will be part of your daily routine. Communication is key - whether liaising with colleagues, the public, or external suppliers, you'll represent our service with professionalism and care.



We're looking for someone with proven experience in construction or mechanical work, who is confident using tools and equipment relevant to the role. A full driving licence is required, and the ability to work independently and reliably is a must. Welsh language skills are desirable.



If you're ready for a physically engaging, highly valued public service role where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you. Step up, take pride in your work, and help maintain a vital link in Pembrokeshire's infrastructure.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.



Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.



This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.