Trading Standards Officer

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

Job reference REQ
05482 Date posted 26/05/2026 Final date to receive applications 23/06/2026 Location The Quays Salary GR9 SCP 30 £ 40,777.00 to SCP 34 £ 45,091.00 Package 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 Job Description and Person Specification for GR9 Trading Standards Officer.docx

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.

We are currently seeking a self 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

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.

• 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.

• This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.