Murphy
Rig Operator
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Location: National
Who Is Murphy
Murphy is a leading international engineering and construction company. We specialise in a variety of sectors including infrastructure, transportation, and energy.
What Your Day Looks Like
- Operate CFA and rotary piling rigs safely and efficiently.
- Carry out pre-start inspections and daily maintenance checks on piling equipment.
- Install CFA, rotary bored, and other pile types in accordance with engineering specifications and project requirements.
- Ensure piling operations comply with company procedures, project method statements, and risk assessments.
- Work closely with banksmen, slinger/signallers, concrete operatives, and site engineers.
- Report defects, breakdowns, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
- Assist with rig mobilisation, demobilisation, and site setup activities.
- Ensure all work areas are maintained in a safe, tidy, and environmentally responsible manner.
- Support other site activities as required to ensure project targets are achieved.
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What We Need From You
- CPCS or NPORS Piling Rig Operator qualification.
- Valid CSCS card.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Proven experience operating CFA piling rigs and rotary piling rigs.
- Experience working on construction, civil engineering, or ground engineering projects.
- Knowledge of piling techniques, drilling methods, and ground conditions.
- Experience working around lifting operations and heavy plant.
- Strong understanding of piling operations and foundation construction.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and site documentation.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 39-hour Standard working week
- Time and a half after 39 hours
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 30 days holiday
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Further training given
- Health and safety-focused work environment
- Supportive team culture
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About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Stephanie Fletcher on 07513 706819 to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
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