Loading Shovel Operative

FM Conway Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Conway is recruiting an experienced Loading Shovel Operative to support the Aggregate and Asphalt division in Erith. You will operate the loading shovel and other mobile plant, assisting with asphalt production and material dispatch.

The role is permanent, full-time with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights. A full UK driving license and a valid loading shovel license are required, along with health and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and valid loading shovel license.
• Demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislations.
• Experience in an Asphalt or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovel and mobile plant equipment.
• Assist production of asphalt by loading materials into the asphalt plant.
• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance on mobile plant.
• Operate other mobile plant such as telehandler and MEWP.
• Operate weighbridge and dispatch orders; liaise with the commercial team.
• Carry out daily housekeeping duties.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Loading shovel license

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

FM Conway is looking to recruit an experienced Loading Shovel Operative to join the Aggregate and Asphalt division based in Erith. As our Loading Shovel Operative you will be involved in a range of tasks relating to the manufacture of asphalt. Including production, dispatch and mobile plant operation. This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 4 on 4 off shift which covers days and nights.

The duties of the Loading Shovel Operative role will include:

• Operating the loading shovel and mobile plant equipment
• Assisting with the production of asphalt through the loading of materials into the asphalt plant
• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance on all mobile plant as required, reporting any defects accurately and in a timely manner
• Operating other items of mobile plant, such as a telehandler and MEWP
• Operating the weighbridge, controlling the dispatching of orders and liaising with the commercial team
• Carrying out daily housekeeping duties as required
• Following site health and safety procedures
  

What skills and experience do you need?

To be considered for this role you must have a full UK driving license and valid loading shovel license. You will have demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislations and ideally will have worked in an Asphalt or similar environment.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Loading Shovel Operative we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, access and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Aggregate and Asphalt Division

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high-quality products that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of our customers. We recycle highways arisings at our unique static crushing, washing and grading plants. The Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) is used in our local asphalt plants to supply construction sites across London and Southern England. You will be joining a thriving team who are committed to our vision and continued investment in our self-delivery model.

Closing Date

20/09/2026

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.

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