Plant Operator

Murphy Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Sefton is seeking a Heavy Plant Operator to join their team for an infrastructure project involving a pipeline replacement. The candidate must have experience in operating heavy machinery, possess relevant tickets, and demonstrate strong teamwork skills. Benefits include competitive pay, 30 days holiday, and opportunities for career growth in a health and safety-focused environment.

Benefits

Time and a half after 39 hours

30 days holiday

Opportunities for advancement

Further training

Health and safety-focused work environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience as a heavy plant operator in infrastructure projects.
• Proficient operation of relevant heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy plant machinery efficiently & safely.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report any issues.

Skills

Operation of heavy plant machinery

Collaboration and teamwork

Strong communication skills

Understanding of safety protocols

Flexibility to travel

Tools

CSCS – CPCS 360

Job description

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

Murphy is looking for additional employees to be a part of the 1.5 – 3 Kilometre pipeline replacement, 1200mm ductile iron pipe at 6 meters deep.

What your day will include:

• Operate heavy plant machinery efficiently & safely.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met.
• Conduct routine inspections of your equipment and report any issues.
  

What we need from you:

• CSCS – CPCS 360
• Relevant tickets to carry out the role.
• Experience as a heavy plant operator in infrastructure projects
• Proficient operation of relevant heavy machinery and equipment.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols and best practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.
• UK driving licence.

What we offer:

• Time and a half after 39 hours
• 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

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Stephanie Fletcher on 07513 706819 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK