We are currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Plumbing Foundation Apprentice within a busy Maintenance section of the Council’s Building Services Department based in Tregelles Court Neath Abbey.

You will work closely with experienced staff learning new skills and gathering valuable experience in a Building Services environment. We work on all public buildings throughout the local authority such as Civic buildings, Leisure buildings and educational premises, we carry out numerous renovation projects throughout the authority covering Neath and Port Talbot.

The successful candidate will be initially expected to work towards a L2 Core Qualification in Construction & Building Services (Engineering) with the possibility of progressing to a L3 Plumbing & Heating Qualification.

As a (Plumbing Foundation Apprenticeship)

Your daily routine will be to:

Obtain the necessary skills to enable the individual to be an effective trade operative on completion of the apprenticeship.
Ensure works are carried out to the required specification.
Ensure that Quality Assurance requirements are fully adhered to.
Ensure that Health and Safety at Work Regulations and Policies are strictly adhered to.

About you:

Do you have the ability:

To be able to communicate effectively.
To work on own initiative and as part of a team, being able to take instruction and advice from colleagues.
To demonstrate excellent attendance record.
To be able to undertake site-based activities, which at times may be in challenging conditions.
To understand the Importance of administration procedures in relation to the task and the need for paperwork to be completed in the required time.
Experience of any Personal achievements, interests e.g. Duke of Edinburgh Award, club memberships, Sport, St Jon’s Ambulance etc.
Minimum of 2 GCSE’s, minimum grade C - Maths and English/Welsh or their equivalent.

About us:

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.

Benefit from a competitive employee package with a 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.

For an informal discussion, please contact (Robert West) on

Email: r.west@npt.gov.uk

This is a 24 month fixed term position, with the possibilty of extension and progression

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure

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 Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required for this role

Additional Information:

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.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

24 months fixed term, 37 hours per week with possibility of extension and progression

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