Drainage Operatives

FM Conway; Rowhedge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Training and career development

Internal progression opportunities

Discounts through Rewarding Great Work

Job summary

FM Conway is seeking Drainage Operatives to protect communities and support our Water and Drainage Management team. You’ll work with an experienced two-person crew, learn specialist skills, operate industry-leading equipment and respond to both planned maintenance and emergency callouts. Shift hours are 4pm to 2am.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, have the chance to complete the HGV Apprenticeship Programme after probation, and join a supportive company that values its people.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and a strong commitment to health and safety.
• Practical, hands-on work ethic with a team mindset.
• Willingness to learn and complete the HGV Apprenticeship Programme.
• Experience in drainage maintenance or high pressure jetting is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage engineers with maintenance and repair work.
• Assist with HPWJ and CCTV drainage surveys.
• Carry out drainage cleaning, investigations and planned maintenance.
• Respond to emergency and reactive drainage callouts.
• Operate GIS Trimble system per procedures.
• Work safely as part of a close-knit team.

Skills

Drains maintenance

HPWJ

CCTV surveys

Driving licence

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

GIS Trimble

Job description

At FM Conway, our Drainage Operatives play a vital role in protecting communities, preventing flooding and keeping the UK's essential infrastructure running safely every day.

We're looking for motivated Drainage Operatives to join our growing Water and Drainage Management team. Working alongside an experienced HGV Driver as part of a supportive two-person crew, you'll learn specialist skills, work with industry-leading equipment and be part of a team where no two days are ever the same. Whether you're carrying out planned drainage maintenance or responding to emergency callouts, you'll finish every shift knowing you've made a real difference. Please note the working hours for this role will be 4pm to 2am.

Much of your work will involve cyclical gully maintenance, giving you the opportunity to build experience while working as part of a consistent programme of works. You'll also have the opportunity to earn performance-related bonuses on eligible cyclical gully cleaning contracts, rewarding high-quality work and productivity.

Grow your career with us

We're committed to developing our people. If you demonstrate the right attitude and successfully complete your probation period, you'll have the opportunity to undertake our HGV Apprenticeship Programme, allowing you to gain your HGV licence and progress your career within FM Conway.

It's just one of the many ways we'll invest in your future.

As one of our Drainage Operatives, you will:

• Support HGV Drainage Engineers with drainage maintenance and repair work.
• Assist with High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) and CCTV drainage surveys.
• Carry out drainage cleaning, investigations and planned maintenance.
• Respond to emergency and reactive drainage callouts.
• Operate our GIS Trimble system in line with company procedures.
• Work safely as part of a close-knit team using specialist vehicles and equipment.

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, takes pride in delivering a great service and thrives as part of a close-knit team. You'll hold a full UK driving licence, with a strong commitment to health and safety and a positive, reliable attitude. Previous drainage experience is beneficial but isn't essential, and experience in High Pressure Water Jetting, Street Works or Confined Space working would be advantageous. If you're willing to learn and bring the right mindset, we'll provide the training and support you need to build a successful career with FM Conway, including the opportunity to complete our HGV Apprenticeship Programme after successfully passing your probation.

At FM Conway, you're not just joining a company - you're joining a business built around its people.

We invest in our colleagues, celebrate success and provide opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. Whether you're looking to build specialist knowledge within water and drainage or develop your career within the wider business, we'll support you every step of the way.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform.
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our Mental Health First Aiders.

Our Water and Drainage Management Division is one of the fastest-growing areas of FM Conway. Working with one of the UK's largest specialist fleets, we deliver innovative drainage maintenance, surveying and rehabilitation services that help keep our roads, communities and environment moving.

If you're looking for a role where every day is different, your work has real purpose and you'll be supported to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our family. Build your future. Make a difference.

FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.