Job Advert: Town Team Operative
Location: Abergavenny
Employment Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 29 September 2025
Duration: 4 Weeks
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:00)
Salary: PAYE: £12.85 per hour | Umbrella: £16.32 per hour
Are you a hands-on individual with a passion for maintaining a clean and sustainable environment? NRW People is pleased to offer a temporary Town Team Operative role in Abergavenny. Starting 29 September 2025, this 4-week position provides short-term sickness cover, offering a chance to contribute to an improved street scene in Abergavenny.
What You’ll Do:
* Perform grass cutting, hedge trimming, and landscaping of open spaces to enhance local green areas.
* Empty litter bins, conduct litter picking, and sweep hard surfaces using hand-held or mechanical tools.
* Remove graffiti, clean and paint street furniture, and power wash hard surfaces and monuments.
* Apply herbicides (with relevant training) or remove weeds by hand to maintain public spaces.
* Ensure vehicles are clean, conduct daily safety inspections, and respond to emergencies like flooding or snow clearance as needed.
* Support the Pollinator Policy by establishing sustainable habitats on council-owned land.
What We’re Looking For:
* A proactive team player with a full, clean driving licence and related experience in grounds maintenance or cleansing.
* A good understanding of health and safety practices, with the ability to work independently and with pride in your work.
* Excellent communication skills and flexibility to work outside core hours (06:00 - 14:00), including potential bank holiday cover.
* Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
* Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.
Essential Requirements:
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* CV and 2 years of references/work history (to be submitted with application).
* DBS Summary Form (to be submitted with application).
Why Join Us?
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support Abergavenny’s community by maintaining a safe, clean, and sustainable environment during a period of sickness cover. You’ll receive relevant training, equipment, and the chance to be part of a flexible, multi-skilled team, with competitive pay for your efforts.
How to Apply:
Ready to help shape Abergavenny’s street scene? Submit your CV, 2 years of references, and DBS Summary Form to NRW People today! Contact us at 01443 230222 or visit https://www.nrwpeople.co.uk/nrw-people/ for more details.Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team – apply now!
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