CCTV Drainage Operative
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kent, ME7 4DD |
| Company: | FM Conway |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG1531-PW1503168GilCDO |
Summary
FM Conway is looking for a CCTV 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 CCTV surveys of drainage systems and analysing pipe conditions to produce high quality reports, using state of the art surveying equipment. 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 Gillingham, Kent.
The duties of the CCTV Drainage Operative role will include:
-Carrying out drainage investigation activities to identify and resolve issues.
- Completing daily vehicle and equipment defect sheets
- Operating the vehicle including CCTV equipment under the instruction of the Rig Leader
- Ability to work in a team including CCTV Rig Leaders, Supervisors, Jetting Operatives and GIS Operatives
What skills and experience do you need?
To be considered for this role, you have a full UK driving licence. Experience in a similar role with high-pressure water jetting would be an advantage, it’s not essential - we can provide full training to help you develop the skills you need. A CSCS Card and a Confined Space ticket would be beneficial, allowing you to contribute more quickly in this dynamic environment.
What benefits will you receive?
As our CCTV Drainage Operative, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including 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 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 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 CCTV Drainage Operative, click apply today!
Closing Date: 17/03/2026
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 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!
The duties of the CCTV Drainage Operative role will include:
-Carrying out drainage investigation activities to identify and resolve issues.
- Completing daily vehicle and equipment defect sheets
- Operating the vehicle including CCTV equipment under the instruction of the Rig Leader
- Ability to work in a team including CCTV Rig Leaders, Supervisors, Jetting Operatives and GIS Operatives
What skills and experience do you need?
To be considered for this role, you have a full UK driving licence. Experience in a similar role with high-pressure water jetting would be an advantage, it’s not essential - we can provide full training to help you develop the skills you need. A CSCS Card and a Confined Space ticket would be beneficial, allowing you to contribute more quickly in this dynamic environment.
What benefits will you receive?
As our CCTV Drainage Operative, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including 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 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 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 CCTV Drainage Operative, click apply today!
Closing Date: 17/03/2026
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 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!
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