Rig Operator

Murphy is 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 solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. 

Headquartered in London, Murphy has a 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 around 4,000 engineers, 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 (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:

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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.