Streetscene Road Sweeper Operative
The Streetscene and Environment Team are looking to recruit a Fast Response Road Sweeper Operative based at Ty Blaen Depot, New Inn.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy team, helping to keep our roads and communities clean, safe, and presentable. The role involves operating road-sweeping vehicles, responding to emergency cleansing requests, clearing highway debris, attending RTCs, removing fly-tipping, and supporting environmental maintenance activities across the borough.
The successful candidate will enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions, have a flexible approach to work, and hold an HGV licence.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Ryan Pattimore, Greenspaces and Cleansing Operations Officer via email: Ryan.pattimore@torfaen.gov.uk to discuss the vacancy further.
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Job details
Salary Grade 5 | £30,023 - £33,119
Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time
Package Permanent
Job category/type Neighbourhoods and Environment
Date posted 20/10/2026
Job reference REQ006648
Location Ty Blaen 30/10/2026
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
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Streetscene Road Sweeper Operative in Broadlands employer: Torfaen County Borough Council
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Contact Details:
Torfaen County Borough Council Recruitment Team
