Drainage Repair Operative - Water and Drainage

FM Conway Ltd; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Ongoing training and career dev.

Internal progression opportunities

Shopping discounts via Rewarding Great

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

FM Conway Ltd is seeking a Drainage Repair Operative to join our Water and Drainage Management team at the Rayleigh depot. This full-time, permanent role involves working across the surrounding region with some overnight stays, supported by an experienced team and training to develop your skills in drainage repair and no-dig techniques.

You’ll join a close-knit team, focusing on safe, efficient repairs, site preparation and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage repair and health and safety best practices.
• Experience with CCTV investigations or surveys is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• 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 health and safety procedures.
• Support CCTV investigations and drainage surveys where required.
• Accurately complete job records and documentation while collaborating with your team.

Skills

Drainage experience

Robotic Cutting

Full Length Lining

Confined Space Entry

Health and safety focus

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 Rayleigh 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, 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.