Rig Operator
- hemel hempstead, england, United Kingdom
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 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.