Plant Operator - Highlands

Plant Operator - Highlands

Company: J Murphy & Sons

Salary: £18-21 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:

• 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:

• Relevant tickets to carry out the role.


• Proven 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.

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Proven 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.

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:

- 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.