Operative / Groundworker

Operative / Groundworker - Highlands

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• Company: J Murphy & Sons


• Salary: £15-20 per hour


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: Highlands, IV30 8BG


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 15 Oct 2026


• Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

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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

Murphy is delivering major electricity network upgrades across the north of Scotland. As part of Ofgem's £29+ billion "Pathway to 2030" program, their work includes constructing new substations and hundreds of kilometers of high-voltage overhead lines and underground cables to connect renewable energy to the national grid.

What your day will include:

• Carry out groundwork activities in alignment with project specifications and deadlines.


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve project objectives.

What we need from you:

• Relevant tickets to carry out the role.


• Proven experience in groundwork with a focus on power / energy projects.


• Proficient operation of relevant heavy machinery and equipment.


• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and regulations.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.


• UK driving licence.

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Relevant tickets to carry out the role.

- Proven experience in groundwork with a focus on power / energy projects

- Proficient operation of relevant heavy machinery and equipment.

- In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and regulations

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

- Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.

- UK driving licence.

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

Murphy is delivering major electricity network upgrades across the north of Scotland. As part of Ofgem's £29+ billion "Pathway to 2030" program, their work includes constructing new substations and hundreds of kilometers of high-voltage overhead lines and underground cables to connect renewable energy to the national grid.

What your day will include:

- Carry out groundwork activities in alignment with project specifications and deadlines.

- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve project objectives.