Depot Foreperson

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £15.31 - £17.45

Contract Hours 37 Hours

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, flexible individual to join the Highways and Transport Division to support the Highway Services Manager in the overall management and delivery of the Highway Services operational function.

As Depot Foreperson you will be responsible for ensuring that the depot is maintained and operated in accordance with established procedures and relevant requirements of Health and Safety legislation. Duties will also include stock management along with maintaining records for controlling the movements of vehicles, plant, equipment and materials. Arrange the servicing and HAVs testing of light plant & tools. Undertake general routine maintenance and minor defect repairs including cleaning and general upkeep of the Depot.

Manage and control the storage and movement of all waste associated with the Waste Transfer Station facility within the depot in accordance with Natural Resources Wales licensing conditions.

There will be a requirement on a periodic and ad-hoc basis to work overtime. It is a contractual requirement of the post that you undertake standby duty to deal with highway emergency and winter gritting duties outside normal working hours. Standby arrangements as appropriate will apply during the week and at weekends to ensure the authority meets it’s statutory obligations in ensuring the highway is maintained in a safe condition for all users.

As such you will be included on Emergency Standby and Gritter Driver Rotas to cover emergency attendance and winter gritting duties.

The post will be based at our Llanelli Depot.

You will possess good communication and organisational skills to ensure the service operates effectively and efficiently ensuring deadlines and targets are met.

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

For an informal discussion please contact Nick Griffiths on

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We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

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