Transfer Station Plant Skilled Operative (non-HGV) in Swansea

We are currently seeking a flexible and self-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team to join our section as a Transfer Station Plant Skilled Operative (non-HGV). This position will be based at our Waste Depot and Transfer Station, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea. The Waste section in Neath Port Talbot provides a vital service to our residents; collecting and dealing with all the waste and recycling across the County Borough. The Transfer Station at Crymlyn Burrows plays a crucial part of this operation and in Neath Port Talbot we currently recycle approximately 67% of our waste.

As a Skilled Operative, you’ll have a hands-on role in the daily operation, maintenance, and cleansing of the facility at the Transfer Station. Acting as banksman, you will direct all waste delivered to the site, ensuring that each waste stream is tipped off in designated bays. You will be required to operate a range of plant and machinery, including forklifts, mechanical shovels, MEWPs, balers, and shredders, ensuring safe and efficient waste handling. Your responsibilities include manual and mechanical sorting, site upkeep, and routine site and equipment checks. You will complete essential paperwork, follow strict Health and Safety standards, and support team operations. The work of our Skilled Operatives is focused on complying with these standards and minimising nuisance and harm in a safe working environment. This is a dynamic, physical role ideal for someone proactive, safety-conscious, and ready to work as part of a team in a clean, efficient waste management environment.

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Construction site skilled labourers, industrial site skilled operatives, waste site skilled operatives.

Benefits:

• 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.

Neath Port Talbot Council is 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 Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required. 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.