Electrical Maintenance Engineer
FM Conway
No pay info
Hayes, Greater London, UB3 4QR, United Kingdom
Full time, permanent
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
About the job
Job description from FM Conway
FM Conway is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Aggregate and Asphalt division. In this role, you will help keep our asphalt plants operating safely and efficiently by carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding and improvement work across multiple sites. This is a permanent, full-time position where you will work remotely, covering our Asphalt Plants in Erith, Heathrow, Reading, Theale, Aldershot, Croydon and Newhaven, with regular travel between sites required.
The duties of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role will include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and reactive repairs on electrical and mechanical plant equipment
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out electrical installations, repairs and improvements to minimise plant downtime
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with electrical regulations, permit to work systems and lock off/tag out (LOTOTO) procedures
- Maintaining electrical compliance records, documentation and maintenance schedules
- Supporting engineering projects, including equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning
- Working closely with Plant Managers and Operators to improve plant reliability, performance and efficiency
- Responding to out-of-hours breakdowns and travelling to other FM Conway sites when required
- Supervising contractors and mentoring apprentices and colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge
- Completing maintenance records, risk assessments and reporting any faults, incidents or safety concerns
- Promoting a strong health and safety culture by leading by example and ensuring high housekeeping standards
What skills and experience do you need?
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a Level 3 qualification in an electrical discipline, City & Guilds 2330 (or equivalent) and the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. You will have previous experience working within a manufacturing, industrial or process plant environment, with strong fault-finding skills and a good understanding of PLCs, control systems, electrical drawings and electrical compliance. A full UK driving licence is essential due to the travel required, while mechanical maintenance experience, HV Authorised Person qualifications and plant equipment certifications would be advantageous.
What benefits will you receive?
As our Electrical Maintenance Engineer, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We also offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits including 24-hour advice lines 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 of 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 looking 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, with recycled asphalt products used to supply construction projects across London and the South East. You will be joining a skilled engineering team committed to maintaining our industry-leading operations and supporting continued investment in our self-delivery model.
So, if you would like to Join our Family as our Electrical Maintenance Engineer, then please click 'apply' today.
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!
About FM Conway
FM Conway is an infrastructure services company. They work on transport, built environment and open spaces projects.
The best things about working at FM Conway
- 93% say it’s easy to book holiday
- 75% say they enjoy their job
- 70% say they have respectful managers
Featured by FM Conway, based on 88 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
Perks of working at FM Conway from FM Conway
- 🏆 Opportunities for career and professional development
- 🏝️ Generous annual leave entitlement
- ⭐️ Life assurance
- 🎓 Opportunities to study for internal and external training and qualifications
- 💰 Access to a wide range of shopping discounts
- 😊 Health and well-being benefits including 24 hour helplines and a virtual GP service
- 💸 Discounted gym memberships
- 💞 Support from trained in-house mental health first aiders
- 🤰 Enhanced maternity pay
- 👯♀️ Refer a friend scheme
Company values from FM Conway
Our values define who we are as a company, guiding our actions and decisions:
Care - As a business of families we act with care and compassion
Innovation - Our passion is to always find a better way
Integrity - A business committed to doing the right thing
Excellence - Great people delivering great work, always
Diversity and inclusion statement from FM Conway
FM Conway is committed to creating an inclusive organisational culture that allows everyone to do their best and be their best.
Our aim is to ensure that every opportunity is available to every person across the communities that we serve and beyond, and to do this we are committed to engaging across a wide demographic that affords our people the space and confidence to develop to their full potential.
With sustainability at our heart, we recognise that to be an employer of choice, we must create an inclusive environment to support, nurture and grow our family for now and for the future.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone in our diverse and ever-changing society is understood and is highly valued and it is our duty to create equal opportunities and work to eliminate inequality in our business.
We have created our very own Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategy called 'All Great People'. This is our four-year strategy that outlines our positive intent to ensuring that Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is at the very core of our business. You can access our strategy here: https://user-h0ifnki.cld.bz/All-Great-People
EDI represents the mutual trust, respect, and understanding that we strive for in our organisation and we want everyone who interacts with us both internally and externally to feel supported, valued, and respected through our commitment to EDI.
What FM Conway employees say
88 FM Conway employees have taken the Breakroom Quiz and told us what it’s really like to work there. Here’s everything they have told us:
Breakroom Rating for FM Conway
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do FM Conway pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
83% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do FM Conway pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
73% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Okay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at FM Conway get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
57% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do FM Conway pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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The job rarely spills into unpaid time
Do jobs at FM Conway spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn’t usually spill into unpaid time.
How we know this
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at FM Conway?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 94% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 6% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at FM Conway worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do FM Conway workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
50% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for FM Conway workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at FM Conway?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
93% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do FM Conway managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
43% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at FM Conway?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at FM Conway good if you’re a parent or carer?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at FM Conway feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at FM Conway get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
43% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at FM Conway?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
62% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at FM Conway enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at FM Conway recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at FM Conway?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at FM Conway?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think FM Conway head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
72% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how FM Conway is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
68% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
FM Conway job reviews
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Best thing
The pay and some of the people
Worst thing
Management ignoring situations
Report this reviewTraffic management at FM Conway, October 2025
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Best thing
Sometimes leave early
Worst thing
Early morning
Hard work
Long hoursReport this reviewApprentice at FM Conway, July 2025
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