Loading Shovel Operative

Heathrow, Greater London

FM Conway is looking to recruit a Loading Shovel Operative to join the Aggregate and Asphalt division based in Heathrow. As our Loading Shovel Operative you will be involved in a range of tasks relating to the manufacture of asphalt. Including production, dispatch and mobile plant operation. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday 15:00 - 00:00.

The duties of the Loading Shovel Operative role will include:

• Operating the loading shovel and mobile plant equipment
• Assisting with the production of asphalt through the loading of materials into the asphalt plant
• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance on all mobile plant as required, reporting any defects accurately and in a timely manner
• Operating other items of mobile plant, such as a telehandler and MEWP
• Operating the weighbridge, controlling the dispatching of orders and liaising with the commercial team
• Carrying out daily housekeeping duties as required
• Following site health and safety procedures
  What skills and experience do you need?

  To be considered for this role you must have a full UK driving license and valid loading shovel license. You will have demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislations and ideally will have worked in an Asphalt or similar environment.
  What benefits will you receive?

  As our Loading Shovel Operative we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, 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, access and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.
  A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Aggregate and Asphalt 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 . As a family business 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 Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high-quality products that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of our customers. We recycle highways arisings at our unique static crushing, washing and grading plants. The Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) is used in our local asphalt plants to supply construction sites across London and Southern England. You will be joining a thriving team who are committed to our vision and continued investment in our self-delivery model.

  So if you would like to Join our Family as our Loading Shovel Operative then please click 'apply' today .
  Closing Date: 21/05/2026
  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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