FM Conway is currently recruiting for a Highway Maintenance Operative – HGV Driver to join our dynamic Transport for London division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in both reactive and planned highway maintenance, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of London’s road network as part of the Transport for London Highway Maintenance and Projects Framework. This is a full‑time, permanent position based at our Beddington Lane office in Croydon, South London.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out a wide range of on‑site maintenance tasks, including reinstating paving slabs, repairing asphalt surfaces, installing or replacing kerbstones, and fixing damaged signs, bollards, guardrails, and other street assets
- Meeting productivity targets and quality benchmarks in line with FM Conway and TfL expectations
- Contributing to a culture of safety by identifying hazards, reporting near misses, and promoting best practice
- Organising and transporting the necessary tools, equipment, and materials to and from the worksite
- Carrying out all works with care and with attention to health and safety, using the appropriate tools and safeguards
- Logging completed works, defect status, materials used, and site photos using digital systems
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for an experienced Highway Maintenance Operative – HGV Driver with a strong background in reactive works, including masonry, asphalting, and winter maintenance. Candidates should ideally hold an NRSWA Operative qualification and a valid CSCS card, demonstrating their competency in safe and compliant site practices. The role requires individuals who can work efficiently, maintain high standards of workmanship, and operate effectively within a fast‑paced maintenance environment. A HGV Class 2 licence is essential, as the position involves operating company vehicles to support a range of highway maintenance activities.
Benefits
As our Highway Maintenance Operative – HGV Driver, we will offer a range of benefits including career and professional development, 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 a range of health and well‑being benefits including 24‑hour advice lines, and support from our in‑house mental health first aiders. Based from our Beddington Lane office you will have free access to our on‑site gym.
About FM Conway and the TfL Contract
FM Conway has over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values: Care, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people.
FM Conway has a longstanding relationship with TfL and has demonstrated a proven capability to support TfL in maintaining a safe and functional highway network, while minimising disruption to road users and communities across the capital. We support TfL in its drive for ‘healthy streets’, including a reduction in carbon and improved air quality. The business is already demonstrating its commitment to carbon neutrality through low‑carbon sites, electric plant and vehicles, electric cargo bikes and low‑carbon asphalt solutions.
Equal Opportunities
FM Conway is an award‑winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and 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. If you are excited about this role but unsure if you meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be suitable 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.
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