FM Conway Ltd
Drainage Operative - Nights
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Drainage Operative - Nights
Drainage Operative – Nights (Lutterworth, Leicestershire)
FM Conway is recruiting a Drainage Operative to join our dedicated Water and Drainage Management team, supporting critical infrastructure across the highway network. Working as part of a two-person skilled crew, you’ll carry out essential tasks such as cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of drainage systems. Whether you have prior experience or are starting a new career, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you grow.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
About the Role
The Drainage Operative – Nights will:
- Assist HGV Drainage Engineers with a variety of drainage tasks, including high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) to inspect, clean, and maintain drainage networks.
- Conduct drainage cleaning and investigations to identify and resolve issues.
- Support the safe and efficient use of high-pressure water jetting equipment.
- Respond to reactive and emergency callouts to address urgent drainage problems.
- Accurately operate the GIS Trimble unit, following company procedures and safety protocols.
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Responsibilities
- Work closely with engineers to ensure drainage systems remain operational and efficient.
- Perform technical maintenance while adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Contribute to emergency response tasks, investigating and resolving drainage failures.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and documentation in field operations.
Skills & Experience
- Must hold a valid full UK driving licence.
- Experience with high-pressure water jetting is advantageous (not mandatory—on-api training provided).
- A CSCS Card and/or Confined Space Ticket would be valuable for quicker role integration.
Benefits
When you join FM Conway as a Drainage Operative, you’ll receive:
- 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Tailored career development, including access to the HGV Apprenticeship Programme.
- Training opportunities (internal and external).
- Rewarding Great People shopping discounts.
- 24/7 advice lines and mental health first-aider support.
- A proudly supportive, inclusive culture at FM Conway.
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About FM Conway & The Water & Drainage Division
FM Conway is a family-owned business with 60+ years of experience in delivering sustainable transport solutions. Our core values—Care, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence—underpin everything we do.
You’ll be joining our fastest-growing and most innovative division: Water and Drainage Management. This dynamic team provides a full spectrum of services—from drainage surveys to highway network rehabilitation—using specialist transport fleets. As a Drainage Operative, you’ll be at the forefront of infrastructure maintenance, making a real difference.
Join Our Family
If you’re excited by this role but unsure whether you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway. FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI). Every application is reviewed personally by our Recruitment Team—never by AI.
Closing Date: 02/08/2026
Apply today and help shape the future of water and drainage solutions!
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