Drainage Operative

FM Conway is looking for a Drainage Operative to join our dedicated Water and Drainage Management team to support essential infrastructure across the highway network. In this role, you’ll work as part of a skilled two‑person crew, carrying out a variety of vital tasks, including cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of drainage systems. Whether you already have experience in the drainage industry or are looking to start a new and rewarding career, we offer full training and ongoing support to help you succeed and grow in the role.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in Hickstead, West Sussex.

• Assisting the HGV Drainage Engineers with a variety of drainage tasks, including high‑pressure water jetting (HPWJ) to inspect, clean and maintain drainage networks.
• Carrying out drainage cleaning and investigation activities to identify and resolve issues.
• Supporting the safe and effective use of high‑pressure water jetting equipment.
• Responding promptly to reactive and emergency callouts, helping to resolve urgent drainage problems.
• Operating the GIS Trimble unit accurately and efficiently, following all company procedures and safety guidelines.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a full UK driving licence. Experience in a similar role with high‑pressure water jetting would be an advantage but is not essential – we can provide full training to help you develop the skills you need. An ACSCS Card and a Confined Space ticket would be beneficial, allowing you to contribute more quickly in this dynamic environment.

• Career and professional development, including our HGV apprenticeship program.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Opportunities for internal and external training.
• Access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform.
• Health and well‑being benefits, including 24‑hour advice lines and support from in‑house mental health first aiders.

FM Conway is a family‑run business with over 60 years of experience creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. Our core values – Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence – shape a culture that places great people at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining the Water and Drainage Management Division, one of the fastest‑growing and most innovative areas of our business, working on the front line of infrastructure maintenance with one of the UK’s largest and most technically advanced specialist transport fleets.

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.

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!

Closing Date: 22/07/2026