About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 3563
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Carmarthen
Grade: Grade D
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata\'d accordingly
Hourly Rate : £13.45 (Including Real Living Wage Supplement) - £13.69
Contract Hours 37
Come and join our team
An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, flexible individuals 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 across the County of Carmarthenshire.
You will undertake general tasks as part of depot based highways operational team associated with the maintenance and construction of roads, footways, structures and surface water sewers. This will include trench excavation, laying drains, kerbs & pipes, working with concrete and laying tarmac. Routine and cyclical maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, tree & hedge maintenance, weed spraying, general cleaning and sweeping highway assets. Duties will also include out of hours highway emergency response and winter gritting functions and you will be included on a standby rota. The job role will involve working outside in all types of weather conditions.
It is essential that successful candidates must to be able to reach their place of work i.e. the Depot, within 30 minutes when on standby.
You will need an ability to operate and control light plant, powered hand tools & equipment. Be able to undertake manual labouring tasks such as lifting and handling materials and backfilling trenches.
If you wish to discuss this vacancy, please contact Ian Thomas on 01267 234567 ext. 5587
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 05/08/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
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
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, pleaseemail: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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