FM Conway is recruiting for Drainage Repair Operatives to join our growing Water and Drainage Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career within a specialist industry, working on essential infrastructure that helps protect communities, businesses and the environment. As our Drainage Repair Operative, you will work as part of a skilled team carrying out a variety of drainage repair and rehabilitation works. Using innovative no-dig repair techniques, you'll help restore and maintain drainage systems safely and efficiently, minimising disruption to the public. 

This is a full-time, permanent position based from our Rayleigh Depot, with work carried out across the surrounding region, with some overnight stays expected which you will be compensated for.  

As our Drainage Repair Operative, your responsibilities will include: 

• Carrying out drainage lining and rehabilitation works 

• Supporting the installation of patch repairs and no-dig drainage solutions 

• Preparing equipment, materials and work areas prior to repairs 

• Working safely within confined spaces and following all health and safety procedures  

• Supporting CCTV investigations and drainage surveys where required 

• Completing job records and documentation accurately 

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality services to our customers 

What We're Looking For 

Whilst full training will be provided, experience or qualifications in any of the following areas would be advantageous, particularly if you are looking to develop a career within the drainage industry: 

• Robotic Cutting 

• Full Length Lining (UV or Inversion) 

• Confined Space Entry 

• HGV Licence 

We also welcome applications from candidates looking for a career change who can demonstrate a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and a commitment to working safely. 

Please note that internally you will be known as Lining Opaerative.  

What benefits will you receive?  

As our Drainage Repair Operative, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, a company pension, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders. 

A brief introduction to FM Conway and the Water and Drainage Management Division  

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions and in May 2023 welcomed Flowline into the family. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family. 

Our Water and Drainage division offers a range of services include drainage surveys, maintenance and rehabilitation across the whole highway’s networks. You will be working at the forefront of this and will benefit from one of the largest and most technically advanced transport fleets within the UK! 

So, if you want to Join our Family as our Drainage Repair Operative, click apply today! 

Closing Date: 24/07/2026

We are actively reviewing applications as they are received and will be interviewing suitable candidates throughout the advertising period. We therefore encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close once a successful appointment has been made.

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 business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you 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 believe in people, not algorithms. That’s why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI. 

We look forward to receiving your application!