Drainage Repair Operative - Water And Drainage

Fm Conway; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Internal progression opportunities

Shopping discounts via Rewarding Great

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

FM Conway is seeking a Drainage Repair Operative to join our Water and Drainage Management team from the Kings Langley depot, with work across the surrounding region. Overnight stays may be required, with compensation provided.

You will perform drainage lining and rehabilitation using specialist equipment, support patch repairs, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. A strong health and safety mindset and a hands-on approach are essential; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on work approach required.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.
• Willingness to learn and develop in drainage methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drainage lining and rehabilitation works using specialist equipment and techniques.
• Support the installation of patch repairs and no-dig drainage solutions.
• Prepare equipment, materials and work areas to ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently.
• Work safely within confined spaces, following all health and safety procedures.
• Support CCTV investigations and drainage surveys where required.
• Accurately complete job records and documentation with the team.

Skills

Hands-on work

Health & Safety

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Build a career that keeps communities moving.

At FM Conway, our Drainage Repair Operatives play an important role in maintaining and repairing the drainage networks that communities, businesses and the environment rely on every day.

We are looking for a Drainage Repair Operative to join our growing Water and Drainage Management team. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you will use specialist equipment and innovative no-dig repair techniques to restore and maintain drainage systems safely and efficiently, helping us minimise disruption to the public.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a long‑term career within a specialist and essential industry. Whether you already have experience within drainage or are looking for a new challenge where you can learn new skills, we want to hear from you.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based from our Kings Langley depot, with work carried out across the surrounding region. Some overnight stays will be required, for which you will be compensated.

As one of our Drainage Repair Operatives, you will:

• Carry out drainage lining and rehabilitation works using specialist equipment and techniques.
• Support the installation of patch repairs and innovative no-dig drainage solutions.
• Prepare equipment, materials and work areas to ensure repairs are completed safely and efficiently.
• Work safely within confined spaces, following all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Support CCTV investigations and drainage surveys where required.
• Accurately complete job records and documentation while working collaboratively with your team to deliver a high‑quality service.

You’ll ideally have:

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 have a strong commitment to health and safety, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.

Previous drainage experience is beneficial, particularly within Robotic Cutting, Full Length Lining (UV or Inversion) or Confined Space Entry, and an HGV Licence would also be advantageous, but you don't need to tick every box.

If you’re looking for a career change and bring a strong work ethic and the right mindset, we’d still love to hear from you. We’ll provide training and support to help you develop your skills and build a successful career within the drainage industry.

Please note, internally this role will be known as a Lining Operative.

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.
• 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 and your work has real purpose and you’ll be supported to grow, we’ll ... we love ...!

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 we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.

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.