Sport and Leisure Facilities Operative

We are recruiting a Sport and Leisure Facilities Operative at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 1 x 19 hours per week & 1 x 20 hours per week
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 3rd May 2026
Location: Y Gwyndy School

Team: Sport and Leisure Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £13,137 - £13,345 (19 hours per week) / £13,828 - £14,048 (20 hours per week) and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Sports and Facilities Operations Assistant based at our Y Gwyndy School campus.

The successful candidate will support the daily operation, maintenance, and supervision of the sports facilities including the ATP and Sports Hall, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all clubs and community users.

Duties will include equipment setup, health and safety checks, minor maintenance, and assisting with bookings and events.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for sport, good organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. Flexibility for evening and weekend work is essential.

Contract 1 - 19 hours per week (Two-week rota):

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 4.30pm-8.30pm/9.30pm, and Sunday 9.30am-4.30pm

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday 4.30pm-9.30pm and Sunday 9.30am-4.30pm.

Contract 2 - 20 hours per week (Two-week rota):

Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday 4.30pm-9.30pm and Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm, Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 4.30pm-8.30pm/9.30pm, and Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm

These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• First Aid at Work Certificate.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience of working in customer focused environments.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Jupp on 02920 851845 or email juppm@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.