Rig Operator

Murphy; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

39-hour standard week

Time and a half after 39 hours

Healthcare Cash Plan

30 days holiday

Career progression

Further training

Health and safety culture

Supportive team

Job summary

Murphy in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CFA/rotary piling rig operator to join our site teams. You will perform pre-start checks, operate piling rigs safely, and ensure work aligns with engineering specs and environmental standards.

You'll bring a CPCS or NPORS qualification, a valid CSCS card and a full UK driving licence, with proven experience on CFA and rotary piling projects. The role offers a competitive salary, 39-hour week and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS qualification required.
• Valid CSCS card is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Proven experience operating CFA and rotary piling rigs.

Responsibilities

• Operate CFA and rotary piling rigs safely and efficiently.
• Carry out pre-start inspections and daily maintenance checks.
• Install CFA, rotary bored and other pile types per specs.
• Ensure piling work follows procedures, MS and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with banksmen, signallers, and site engineers.
• Report defects and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support rig mobilisation/demobilisation and site setup.
• Maintain clean, safe, and environmentally responsible work areas.
• Assist with other site activities to meet project targets.

Skills

CPCS or NPORS qualification

CSCS card

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience operating CFA piling rigs

Experience on construction projects

Knowledge of piling techniques

Lifting operations awareness

Read engineering drawings

Job description

Who Is Murphy

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

Location: National

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.

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 39hours
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 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