Rig Operator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Group is seeking a skilled Piling Rig Operator to join our site teams in Hemel Hempstead. You will operate CFA and rotary rigs, perform daily inspections, and install pile types as specified by project engineers.

You will read engineering drawings, comply with risk assessments, and coordinate with banksmen and site engineers to maintain smooth operations on heavy civil projects.

Qualifications

• Hold CPCS or NPORS Piling Rig Operator qualification.
• Have a valid CSCS card.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience operating CFA piling rigs.
• Proven experience operating rotary piling rigs.
• Experience on construction, civil engineering, or ground engineering projects.
• Knowledge of piling techniques, drilling methods and ground conditions.
• Experience around lifting operations and heavy plant.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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 per engineering specs and project requirements.
• Ensure piling operations comply with procedures, 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.
• Assist with rig mobilisation, demobilisation, and site setup activities.
• Ensure work areas are safe, tidy and environmentally responsible.
• Support other site activities to help achieve project targets.

Skills

Piling Rig Operator qualification (CPC

CSCS card

UK Driving Licence

CFA piling rigs

Rotary piling rigs

Construction experience

Piling techniques & ground conditions

Lifting operations awareness

Reading drawings

Job description

Murphyis 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 solutionsto infrastructure sectors includingtransportation;natural resources; energy and water.Headquartered in London, Murphy hasa 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 around4,000engineers, 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.comor follow us onLinkedIn,Facebook, InstagramandX: #MoretoMurphy

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 responsive manner.
• Support other site activities as required to ensure project targets are achieved.

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.