Skilled Operative

Murphy; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time and a half after 39 hours

30 days holiday

Opportunities for advancement and kari

Further training given

Health and safety-focused work

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Skilled Operative to perform groundwork on power/energy projects in Peterborough. You will work with project teams to meet specifications, ensuring safety standards and compliance while supporting project timelines.

The role requires travel, staying away from home, and operating heavy machinery, with a UK driving licence. Murphy offers a safety-focused environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven groundwork experience in power/energy projects.
• Experience operating relevant heavy machinery and equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.
• UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out groundwork activities in line with project specifications and deadlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and team members to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Groundwork experience

Heavy machinery operation

Safety protocols

Communication

Travel flexibility

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Location: Peterborough and Huntingdon

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Skilled Operative

Location: Peterborough

Who is Murphy:

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

What your day will include:

• Carry out groundwork activities in alignment with project specifications and deadlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve project objectives.

What we need from you:

• Relevant tickets to carry out the role.
• Proven experience in groundwork with a focus on power / energy projects
• Proficient operation of relevant heavy machinery and equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and regulations
• 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