Drainage Operative Apprentice

FM Conway; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Conway is recruiting for a Drainage Operative Apprentice within their Water and Drainage Management division. This full-time apprenticeship offers practical experience in the maintenance of drains while pursuing the Level 2 qualification. Candidates should have strong teamwork skills, effective communication, and ideally, GCSE qualifications in Maths and English. The role comes with various development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

Career and professional development opportunities

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Access to training

Shopping discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge for your Level 2 apprenticeship.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues and customers.
• Operate HGV High Pressure Jetting vehicles.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Effective communication

Initiative

Education

Grade 4 or above in Maths and English GCSE

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

FM Conway is excited to be recruiting for a Drainage Operative Apprentice to join our Water and Drainage Management division, based at our Northington Depot. As a Drainage Operative Apprentice, you will gain practical experience in services including cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of drains, while obtaining your Level 2 Drainage Network Operative qualification. This is a full-time, permanent position, where you will work in a supported learning environment and attend college on a block release basis, completing an average of six hours of study per week during the course.

The duties of the Drainage Operative Apprentice will include:

• Pursuing your studies to gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for your Level 2 apprenticeship
• Building professional relationships and maintaining clear, proactive communication with colleagues and customers
• Operating HGV High Pressure Jetting vehicles, in compliance with safety regulations
• Operating the GIS unit and following company procedures
• Maintaining vehicles and equipment according to company standards

What skills and experience do you need?

Our Drainage Operative Apprentice candidates should have strong teamwork skills, be self-motivated, and able to work under pressure. Effective communication skills and the ability to use your initiative are essential. Ideally, you will have a grade 4 or above in Maths and English GCSE.

What benefits will you receive?

• Career and professional development opportunities
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Access to internal and external training
• Shopping discounts via our Rewarding Great People platform
• Health and well-being benefits, including 24-hour advice lines and support from mental health first aiders

A brief introduction to FM Conway and the Water and Drainage Division

FM Conway is a family business with over 60 years of experience in creating sustainable transportation solutions. Our core values are Care, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence. Our Water and Drainage Management Division provides drainage surveys, maintenance, and rehabilitation services across the highway network, supported by one of the UK's largest and most advanced transport fleets.

If you want to Join our Family as our Drainage Operative Apprentice, please apply.