Rig Operator
| Company: | J Murphy & Sons |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20-25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7AH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
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 www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #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 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.
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