Streetcare Driving Skilled Operative; HGV

Job reference REQ
06075 Date posted 28/10/2026 Final date to receive applications 15/11/2026 Location Various Salary £28,608.00 - £32,046.00 per annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, 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 Streetcare Services, Refuse and Recycle Attachments Reasons to work for  Streetcare Driving Skilled Op HGV JE .docx

Job description

The Neighbourhood Services Section are seeking to recruit a Streetcare Driving Skilled Operative (HGV). The post holder will be required to undertake duties which include street cleansing, grounds maintenance and highway operations, although will predominately be required to operate the street sweeper. The post requires a current full HGV driving licence with the relevant CPC qualifications.

Neighbourhood Services undertakes various works throughout the County Borough, including the grounds maintenance, maintenance of parks, cycleways, minor highway repairs and street cleansing. The section is committed to providing both a proactive and reactive service, the applicant will therefore be required to have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible and work with the minimum of supervision.

The post requires a full HGV licence and relevant CPC qualifications and the section is committed to the professional development of all of its staff, through regular training opportunities.

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 witha 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.

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

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

Closing date: 15/11/2026

• This post is not subject to a DBS check

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 skills are not required

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be…