Plumbing Foundation Apprentice

Job details

Job reference REQ
05520
Job posted 05/06/2026
Final date to receive applications 26/06/2026
Location Tregelles Court
Salary £15,392 per annum in line with the National Minimum Wage for Year 1 of the Apprenticeship, increasing in Year 2 in line with the National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage rates, dependent on age.
Contractual hours 37 hours per week, full time apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship category:
Plumbing Foundation Apprentice within the Building Services Department of Neath/Port Talbot Council.

We are currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Plumbing Foundation Apprentice to work on public buildings throughout the local authority, including civic, leisure and educational premises, supporting renovation projects across Neath and Port Talbot.

• Build the necessary skills to become an effective trade operative on completion of the apprenticeship.
• Carry out work to the required specification.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance requirements.
• Strictly comply with Health and Safety at Work Regulations and Council policies.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following instruction and advice from colleagues.
• Capability to undertake site‑based activities, including those in challenging conditions.
• Awareness of administrative procedures and ability to complete required paperwork on time.
• Any personal achievements or interests, e.g. Duke of Edinburgh Award, club memberships, sports, St Jon’s Ambulance, etc.
• Minimum 2 GCSEs (grade C or above) in Maths and English/Welsh or equivalent qualifications.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of service (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and equipment.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for car purchase.
• Exclusive discounts through the Smart Spend app via the staff wellbeing group.

24‑month fixed term position, with the possibility of extension and progression.
Enhanced DBS disclosure required.
Welsh language skills are not required for this role.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English.
Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all staff are required to pass comprehensive safeguarding and child‑protection assessments.