Invasive Species Technician

We are currently looking for Invasive Species Technician to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in practical outdoor work, cares about the environment, and is committed to maintaining safe, clean, and attractive spaces for our communities.

As an Invasive Species Technician, you will help safeguard our local landscapes by identifying, treating, and managing invasive plant species such as Japanese Knotweed.

Your daily routine will include

• Identifying and monitoring invasive species across designated sites
• Applying herbicides safely and accurately using handheld equipment
• Recording treatment data using basic digital tools
• Operating small machinery, such as strimmers and hedge cutters
• Carrying out seasonal cutting back and routine site work

You will have experience of operating handheld spraying equipment and hold PA1 & PA6 certificate. There will be an expectation to achieve PA2, PA6INJ and PA6W within 6 months of appointment.

A full valid driving licence is essential for this post.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

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.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• 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.

You can apply online via NPT jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

Your workstyle in this role will be a frontline/community based worker.

Closing date: 23 November 2026

DBS requirements

• This post is not subject to a DBS check or

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.

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.