FM Conway Ltd
Drainage Operative
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At FM Conway, our Drainage Operatives play a vital role in protecting communities, preventing flooding and keeping the UK's essential infrastructure running safely every day.
We're looking for motivated Drainage Operatives to join our growing Water and Drainage Management team. Working alongside an experienced HGV Driver as part of a supportive two-person crew, you'll learn specialist skills, work with industry-leading equipment and be part of a team where no two days are ever the same. Whether you're carrying out planned drainage maintenance or responding to emergency callouts, you'll finish every shift knowing you've made a real difference. Please note the working hours for this role will be 6am to 4pm.
Much of your work will involve cyclical gully maintenance, giving you the opportunity to build experience while working as part of a consistent programme of works. You'll also have the opportunity to earn performance-related bonuses on eligible cyclical gully cleaning contracts, rewarding high-quality work and productivity.
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We're committed to developing our people. If you demonstrate the right attitude and successfully complete your probation period, you'll have the opportunity to undertake our HGV Apprenticeship Programme, allowing you to gain your HGV licence and progress your career within FM Conway.
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As one of our Drainage Operatives, you will:
- Support HGV Drainage Engineers with drainage maintenance and repair work.
- Assist with High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) and CCTV drainage surveys.
- Carry out drainage cleaning, investigations and planned maintenance.
- Respond to emergency and reactive drainage callouts.
- Operate our GIS Trimble system in line with company procedures.
- Work safely as part of a close-knit team using specialist vehicles and equipment.
You'll ideally have:
- Someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, takes pride in delivering a great service and thrives as part of a close-knit team.
- A full UK driving licence.
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
- A positive, reliable attitude.
- Previous drainage experience is beneficial but isn't essential.
- Experience in High Pressure Water Jetting, Street Works or Confined Space working would be advantageous.
- If you're willing to learn and bring the right mindset, we'll provide the training and support you need to build a successful career with FM Conway, including the opportunity to complete our HGV Apprenticeship Programme after successfully passing your probation.
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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.
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