Team Leader - Water and Drainage in Essex

Lead by example. Make a difference every day. At FM Conway, our Team Leaders do far more than manage operations. They play a vital role in leading our teams, maintaining high standards and ensuring our drainage services keep communities safe, prevent flooding and protect the UK's essential infrastructure. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our growing Water and Drainage Management team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll lead our operational crews, support the day-to-day planning of works and help deliver a safe, efficient and high-quality service across our contracts. No two days are the same. Whether you're leading morning briefings, supporting crews on site, carrying out quality inspections or planning the next day's workload, you'll finish each day knowing you've made a real difference to both your team and our customers. This is a Monday to Friday role working a 6am to 4pm shift pattern. As one of our Team Leader, you will: Lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of drainage operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with contract requirements. Deliver daily team briefings, allocate work, prepare vehicles, equipment and resources, and work closely with planners to ensure crews are ready for each shift. Support, coach and develop operational teams by providing on-site guidance, practical assistance and training, particularly for new starters. Carry out regular site inspections, quality checks and health & safety audits, providing feedback to continuously improve performance and standards. Monitor operational performance, complete relevant documentation and report any absence, vehicle damage, equipment issues or operational concerns. Promote a positive safety culture by delivering toolbox talks, completing return-to-work meetings and ensuring company procedures are consistently followed. You'll ideally have: We're looking for someone who enjoys leading from the front, takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and thrives as part of a close-knit team. You'll bring previous drainage experience, a good understanding of operational planning and experience coordinating field-based teams. You'll hold a full UK driving licence and a SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme), alongside a strong commitment to health and safety and a positive, proactive approach to leadership. If you're passionate about developing people and delivering operational excellence, we'll provide the support and opportunities to help you continue growing your career with FM Conway. Why join FM Conway? At FM Conway, you're not just joining a company – you're joining a business built around its people. We invest in our colleagues, celebrate success and provide opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. Whether you're looking to further develop your leadership skills or progress within the wider business, we'll support you every step of the way. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive: Company van. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension. Life assurance. Ongoing training and career development. Internal progression opportunities. Shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. Health and wellbeing support, including 24-hour advice lines and access to our Mental Health First Aiders. Our Water and Drainage Management Division is one of the fastest-growing areas of FM Conway. Working with one of the UK's largest specialist fleets, we deliver innovative drainage maintenance, surveying and rehabilitation services that help keep our roads, communities and environment moving. If you're looking for a leadership role where every day is different, your work has real purpose and you'll have the opportunity to develop both people and performance, we'd love to hear from you. Join our family. Lead our teams. Make a difference. TPBN1_UKTJ