Plant Operator - Lancashire

Thetrupgrade; Sefton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 39h

30 days holiday

Career progression

Further training

Safety focused workplace

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a heavy plant operator to join our infrastructure project team on a 1.5–3 kilometre pipeline replacement, with 1200mm ductile iron at 6 metres deep.

You will operate heavy equipment, travel and stay away from home, and work with CSCS/CPCS tickets and a UK driving licence. A safety-first mindset and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CSCS – CPCS 360 and relevant tickets required.
• Experience as a heavy plant operator on infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in operating heavy machinery with safety best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy plant machinery safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the team to meet project timelines.
• Inspect equipment and report issues.

Skills

Heavy plant operation

Education

CSCS – CPCS 360

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 looking for additional employees to be a part of the 1.5 – 3 Kilometre pipeline replacement, 1200mm ductile iron pipe at 6 meters deep.

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:

• CSCS – CPCS 360
• Relevant tickets to carry out the role.
• 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