Plant Operative

FM Conway Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

23 days holiday

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Internal training

Employee discounts

24-hour support lines

Mental health support

Job summary

FM Conway Ltd seeks a dedicated Plant Operative for our new Wellingborough site. You will operate the asphalt plant safely, manage weighbridge activities and handle loading with mobile plant, contributing to a smooth, efficient operation.

We value hands-on teamwork, safety, and reliability. Full UK driving licence is essential and training is provided for the right candidate. Join a growing, regional employer investing in a new production site.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience operating mobile plant is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the asphalt plant safely and efficiently to maximise production.
• Manage weighbridge activities, deliveries and vehicle movements.
• Operate loading shovels and other mobile plant as required.
• Carry out daily inspections and basic maintenance, report defects.
• Maintain production, weighbridge and plant operation records.
• Support stock management and material handling across the site.
• Keep site clean, safe and well organised per procedures.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

Mobile plant operation

Team player

Computer literacy

Job description

FM Conway is currently seeking a Plant Operative to join our Aggregate and Asphalt division, playing a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our asphalt manufacturing sites. This is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to operate the asphalt plant, mobile plant machinery and manage weighbridge activities to help keep the site running safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our brand new Wellingborough site.

Be Part of Something New

With over 15 years’experience producing high-quality asphalt, FM Conway operates seven successful asphalt plants across the South of England and is now expanding into the Midlands with our eighth site in Wellingborough. The successful Plant Supervisor will join a brand-new team and will be crucial to setting up the new plant, helping to establish high standards, site performance and operational success from the very beginning.

Joining ahead of the plant opening in 2027, you will initially work across our existing Southeast sites, receiving full training and structured induction support to understand our operations and systems.

By the time the new plant opens, you will be fully prepared to supervise from day one and play an important role in establishing a successful new production site.

To learn more about our new plant, please visit Wellingborough - FM Conway

The duties of the Plant Operative will include:

• Operating the asphalt plant safely and efficiently to maximise production and performance
• Managing all weighbridge activities, including processing deliveries, using the company order system and coordinating vehicle movements
• Operating loading shovels and other mobile plant, including telehandlers and skid steers, as required
• Carrying out daily inspections and basic maintenance of plant and equipment, reporting any defects promptly
• Maintaining accurate production, weighbridge and plant operation records
• Supporting stock management and material handling across the site
• Completing routine housekeeping duties to ensure the site remains clean, safe and well organised
• Following all company health, safety and environmental procedures at all times

What we're looking for

We're looking for a reliable and motivated team player who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in delivering work safely and efficiently. You will have good communication skills, be comfortable using computer-based systems and have a flexible approach to supporting different areas of the operation. A full UK driving licence is essential, while previous experience in a similar operational, manufacturing, quarrying or asphalt environment, or experience operating mobile plant, would be advantageous. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

What benefits will you receive?

• career and professional development
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• life assurance
• enhanced maternitypay
• opportunities for internal and external training
• access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform
• 24-hour advice lines
• 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 in creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values of Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its people, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high-quality products tailored to meet customer needs. We recycle highways arisings at our static crushing, washing and grading plants, with Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) used in our local plants to supply construction sites across London and Southern England. You will be joining a thriving team committed to our vision and continued investment in our self-delivery model.

So, if you would like to join our family as our Plant Operative for our new Wellingborough site.

Closing Date: 18/09/2026

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. EDI-Strategy