Drainage Operatives

Fm Conway; Sandy; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Internal progression opportunities

Shopping discounts

Job summary

FM Conway is seeking Drainage Operatives to protect communities and keep UK infrastructure running safely. You’ll join a two-person crew with an HGV Driver and learn on industry-leading equipment, contributing to planned maintenance and emergency callouts.

You’ll have chances to progress via our HGV Apprenticeship Programme and earn performance bonuses on eligible contracts, while working in a supportive team that values safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required; health and safety mindset.
• Experience in drainage or HPWJ advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to learn on the HGV Apprenticeship Programme.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Tools

Trimble GIS

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.

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.

• 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.

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

At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for. We believe in people, not algorithms. That's why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI.

Why join FM Conway?

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.