Yard Operative

FM Conway; Dartford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading water and drainage management company is seeking a part-time Yard Operative in Dartford. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety in the yard of the waste treatment plant, which includes sweeping surfaces, removing debris, and supporting other site activities. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of health and safety practices and be reliable. The position offers various benefits including professional development, holiday entitlement, and access to shopping discounts.

Benefits

Career and professional development

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Access to shopping discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in manual labour tasks is vital.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices is essential.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the yard area of the waste treatment plant.
• Sweep and wash yard surfaces to ensure a safe environment.
• Remove litter and waste from designated areas.
• Assist with the organisation and storage of equipment.

Skills

Experience in manual labour tasks

Ability to work outdoors

Basic understanding of health and safety practices

Reliable and punctual

Strong work ethic

Job description

FM Conway is seeking a Yard Operative to join our dedicated Water and Drainage Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organisation within the yard area of the waste treatment plant, supporting safe and efficient operations through general cleaning duties. This is a part-time permanent position, working two days per week, based in Dartford, Kent.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, washing down, and cleaning yard surfaces to maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
• Removing debris, litter, and waste from designated areas.
• Assisting with the organisation and storage of equipment and materials within the yard.
• Operating basic cleaning tools and equipment, including a pressure washer, broom, and shovel.
• Adhering to all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including correct use of PPE.
• Promptly reporting any hazards, spills, or maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Supporting other site activities as required, ensuring full compliance with company standards.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience carrying out manual labour tasks, with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. A basic understanding of health and safety practices is essential to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. You will be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while maintaining a strong work ethic. Previous experience in yard work or industrial cleaning is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

As our Yard Operative, you will receive a range of benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. You will also have health and well‑being benefits such as 24‑hour advice lines and support from our mental health first aiders.

About FM Conway

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 of Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence, and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family. You will be working in the Water and Drainage Management Division—one of the fastest‑growing and most innovative areas of our business—contributing to infrastructure maintenance across the entire highway network.

Closing Date: 18/01/2026

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.