Yard Operative
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Kent, DA1 3QY |
| Company: | FM Conway |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG1531-MH1463255DarYO |
Summary
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.
The duties of the Yard Operative will include:
- 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 the 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
What skills and experience do you need?
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.
What benefits will you receive?
As our Yard Operative, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance, 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 mental health first aiders.
A brief introduction to FM Conway and the Water and Drainage Division
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, 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.
You’ll be joining our Water and Drainage Management Division - one of the fastest-growing and most innovative areas of our business. This dynamic division delivers a full range of services, including drainage surveys, maintenance, and rehabilitation across the entire highway network. As part of this forward-thinking team, you’ll be working on the front line of infrastructure maintenance, supported by one of the UK’s largest and most technically advanced specialist transport fleets. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s not only growing rapidly but also shaping the future of water and drainage solutions.
So, if you want to Join our Family as our Yard Operative, click apply today!
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
At our heart we are a family 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 look forward to receiving your application!
The duties of the Yard Operative will include:
- 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 the 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
What skills and experience do you need?
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.
What benefits will you receive?
As our Yard Operative, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance, 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 mental health first aiders.
A brief introduction to FM Conway and the Water and Drainage Division
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, 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.
You’ll be joining our Water and Drainage Management Division - one of the fastest-growing and most innovative areas of our business. This dynamic division delivers a full range of services, including drainage surveys, maintenance, and rehabilitation across the entire highway network. As part of this forward-thinking team, you’ll be working on the front line of infrastructure maintenance, supported by one of the UK’s largest and most technically advanced specialist transport fleets. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s not only growing rapidly but also shaping the future of water and drainage solutions.
So, if you want to Join our Family as our Yard Operative, click apply today!
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
At our heart we are a family 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 look forward to receiving your application!
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