Overview
Planer Operator – Chelsfield, Kent
FM Conway is currently looking for experience Planer Operators to join our dynamic Surfacing division. You will play a key role in preparing road surfaces for resurfacing or repair works. As a Planer Operator you will be responsible for operating Wirtgen Milling Machines, setting up the equipment, monitoring cutting depth and surface smoothness, and working to the correct depths as needed to meet project specifications. This is a full time, permanent position, working both days and nights, based out of Chelsfield, Kent.
The duties of the Planer Operator will include:
-Carrying out road planing operations as directed by the Supervisor, following the planned works programme
Carry out daily maintenance on our milling machines to keep them in top working condition
-Delivering high-quality surfacing outputs that meet defined company standards and specifications
-Following and promoting safe working practices in line with health and safety regulations
-Identifying and communicating necessary resources (labour, materials, equipment) to ensure efficient and timely completion of work targets
– Working as part of a team by interacting with colleagues and customers in a courteous and professional manner
-Participating in ongoing professional development and training as required to enhance skills and knowledge
What skills and experience do you need?
We are looking for an experienced Planer Operators with extensive experience within the highways and surfacing industry, demonstrating a solid understanding of operating Wirtgen Milling Machines and a thorough understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation to ensure safe and compliant working practices. You will hold a valid CSCS blue card and Plant Operator tickets for the relevant machinery such as MPQC. A full UK driving licence is also essential. Additionally, a NVQ Level 2 or above in Roadbuilding – Planing (Machine) is essential for this position.
What benefits will you receive?
As our Planer Operator, we will offer you a range of fantastic 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 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 Surfacing 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.
Our Surfacing division have worked on a number of incredible projects over the last 60 years, and we are extremely proud of what they have achieved. Our services encompass all the essential activities needed to keep the UK’s roads in optimum condition. From rapid response pothole repair programming, through to planing and machine lay surfacing and civil construction projects, our teams have the experience, skills and expertise to deliver individually planned projects from inception to completion.
So, if you would like to Join our Family as our Planer Operator then please click ‘apply’ today.
Closing Date: 21/11/2025
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. EDI-Strategy
At our heart we are a family 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 look forward to receiving your application!
