J Murphy & Sons

Rig Operator

Hemel Hempstead HP2 7AH

Key information

Pay
£20-25 per hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
20 Aug 2026
Closing date
17 Sep 2026

About this role

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,

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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.