Planer Operator

FM Conway; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking an experienced Planer Operator to join their Surfacing division. The successful candidate will operate Wirtgen Milling Machines and ensure high-quality surfacing outputs. They must have extensive experience in the highways and surfacing industry, a valid CSCS blue card, and an NVQ Level 2 or above in Roadbuilding. This full-time position offers development opportunities and various benefits including holiday and a company pension.

Benefits

Career and professional development opportunities

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highways and surfacing industry.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Familiarity with plant operation tickets for relevant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate Wirtgen Milling Machines and perform daily maintenance.
• Monitor and deliver surfacing outputs meeting company standards.
• Communicate necessary resources for efficient work completion.

Skills

Operating Wirtgen Milling Machines

Health & Safety legislation understanding

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above in Roadbuilding - Planing (Machine)

Valid CSCS blue card

Job description

Overview

FM Conway is currently looking for an experienced Planer Operator to join our Surfacing division. You will play a key role in preparing road surfaces for resurfacing or repair works. This is a full-time, permanent position, working both days and nights, based out of Chelsfield, Kent.

Responsibilities

• Operate Wirtgen Milling Machines, set up equipment, monitor cutting depth and surface smoothness, and work to project specifications.
• Carry out road planing operations as directed by the Supervisor, following the planned works programme.
• Carry out daily maintenance on milling machines to keep them in top working condition.
• Deliver high-quality surfacing outputs that meet defined company standards and specifications.
• Promote and follow safe working practices in line with health and safety regulations.
• Identify and communicate necessary resources (labour, materials, equipment) to ensure efficient and timely completion of work targets.
• Work as part of a team by interacting with colleagues and customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training as required to enhance skills and knowledge.

What skills and experience you need

• Extensive experience within the highways and surfacing industry, with a solid understanding of operating Wirtgen Milling Machines.
• Thorough understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation to ensure safe and compliant working practices.
• Valid CSCS blue card and Plant Operator tickets for the relevant machinery (e.g., MPQC).
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 or above in Roadbuilding - Planing (Machine) is essential.

Benefits

• Career and professional development opportunities.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance.
• Opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts.
• Health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines and support from in-house mental health first aiders.

About FM Conway and the Surfacing Division

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience in creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values of Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. Our Surfacing division has delivered on a number of projects over the last 60 years, covering essential activities needed to keep the UK’s roads in optimum condition, from rapid response pothole repair programming to planing and machine lay surfacing and civil construction projects.

So, if you would like to Join our Family as our Planer Operator please click ‘apply’ today.

Closing Date: 21/11/2025

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 family that recognises and embraces individuality. If you are excited about this role but 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 look forward to receiving your application!