We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Highways Roadworker x 2

Closing date: 21/05/2026

Reference: REQ106631

37 hours / Permanent

26,403 - 27,694 *

Penrhos Depot, Llandysul

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We are looking to recruit a Highways Roadworker to join our Highways and Environmental Services team on a permanent basis, based at our Penrhos Depot in Llandysul.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

  • Work in a number of varied tasks, tarmacing, slabing etc.
  • May be required to drive vehicles with specialist driving skills.

We are looking to recruit an individual:

  • Who has a full Valid UK Driving license.
  • Who has a knowledge of Highway Maintenance Activities.
  • Aware of Safe working practices.

The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For further information please contact Gary Griffiths: gary.griffiths@ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Highways and Environmental

We deliver efficient, sustainable and bilingual services to the people of Ceredigion, promoting well-being in our communities, pride in a healthy well-kept environment, and confidence in our local economy.  Our key responsibilities include: 

  • Transport Services: Corporate transport; Fleet management; Parking Services; Harbours.
  • Highways Maintenance: Cyclic and Routine Maintenance; Emergency response; Highways inspection; Winter service.
  • Highways Development: Planning liaison; Road safety; Regional transport; Street lighting; Streetworks; Traffic management; CWIC/NMWTRA; Design supervision; Flood and coastal risk management; Highways improvement.
  • Local Environment Services: Waste Collections; Household waste sites; Grounds maintenance; Street cleaning.
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