Plant and Transport Technician

J Murphy & Sons; Golborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company in Golborne is seeking skilled technicians to manage and inspect plant equipment, conduct repairs, and ensure safety in the workshop. Candidates should hold an NVQ3 equivalent and a CSCS card, with relevant experience preferred. The role involves hands-on responsibilities with complex machinery and a commitment to maintaining high standards of operation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge that would be acquired through education to NVQ3 equivalent.
• CSCS card required.
• Preferably experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspect plant for condition and cleanliness.
• Prepare and install complex machinery.
• Conduct regular servicing on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex faults in machinery.
• Compile machinery condition reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machinery diagnosis

Repair skills

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ3 equivalent

Tools

Complex machinery

Job description

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, natural resources, energy, and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering, Utility Connections, Murphy Plant, Murphy Process Engineering, Pipeline Testing Services, Specialist Welding Services, and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges, and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment, and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’, directly delivering the people, plant, and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X: #MoretoMurphy.

What your day will look like:

1. Manage and inspect plant as it’s returned to depot, for condition, damage, cleanliness, etc., with an eye for detail.
2. Prepare, install, and hand over complex machinery, plant, and equipment.
3. Conduct regular servicing on machinery, plant, and equipment as assigned to you.
4. Diagnose and repair complex faults in machinery, plant, and equipment.
5. Conduct repairs of machinery, plant, and equipment, and their components.
6. Conduct inspections and compile machinery condition reports.
7. Contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient workshop.
8. Record information digitally, including photographs.

What we need from you:

• Knowledge that would be acquired through education to NVQ3 equivalent.
• CSCS card.
• Preferably experience in a similar role.