Overview
FM Conway is looking to recruit a Jetty Operative based at our Erith Asphalt Plant. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the forefront of materials handling and infrastructure delivery. As a Jetty Operative, you will play a critical role in the receiving, storing, and distribution of raw materials, which are essential for our asphalt manufacturing process. This is a full-time, permanent position, working days and nights, within a collaborative and experienced team.
Responsibilities
* Unloading of marine vessels using our material re-handler crane and skidsteer mobile plant
* Operating our ship to shore discharge system to ensure material goes in the right bays
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
* Boarding vessel upon arrival, to act as FM Conway’s shipping agency upon request
* Working from height and above water to safely board each vessel
* Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to the site and ship to shore system
What skills and experience you need
We are seeking a self-motivated and reliable individual who thrives in a small team environment. Ideally, you will have solid experience working with heavy plant machinery, including hydraulic systems, along with a good understanding of dockside operations such as crane use, working at height around vessels, and the operation of conveyor systems. Possession of a valid dock crane and/or material re-handler ticket as well as a skidsteer ticket is highly desirable.
What benefits will you receive
As our Jetty Operative we will offer you a range of benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare, a car allowance, 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 health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.
About FM Conway
FM Conway is a business with over 60 years’ experience in sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values: Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. We are a family business, and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family. Our Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high-quality products and recycles highways arising at our 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 committed to our self-delivery model.
If you would like to Join our Family as our Jetty Operative, please click ‘apply’ today.
Closing Date: 10/10/2025
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.
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