Plant Operator - Highlands

Thetrupgrade; Highlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time and a half after 39 hours

30 days holiday

Career advancement opportunities

Further training provided

Health and safety-focused work

Job summary

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a heavy plant operator in infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols and best practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.
• Relevant tickets/certifications to carry out the role.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience operating heavy machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy plant machinery efficiently and safely.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report issues.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Safety protocols

Communication

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Job description

Murphy is a leading international engineering and construction company. We specialise in a variety of sectors including infrastructure, transportation, and energy.

Murphy is delivering major electricity network upgrades across the north of Scotland. As part of Ofgem's £29+ billion "Pathway to 2030" program, their work includes constructing new substations and hundreds of kilometers of high-voltage overhead lines and underground cables to connect renewable energy to the national grid.

What your day will include:

• Operate heavy plant machinery efficiently & safely.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met.
• Conduct routine inspections of your equipment and report any issues.

What we need from you:

• Relevant tickets to carry out the role.
• Proven experience as a heavy plant operator in infrastructure projects
• Proficient operation of relevant heavy machinery and equipment.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols and best practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.
• UK driving licence.

What we offer:

• Time and a half after 39hours
• 30 days holiday
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Further training given
• Health and safety-focused work environment
• Supportive team culture

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

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK