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Machine Operative (Piling Equipment)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited·Bristol (South West England)On-site
£55 000 – £65 000 / year
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  • Role Responsibilities: Operating 50 tonne piling rigs, including drop hammer, bore drilling, and sheet piling rigs; managing equipment maintenance; overseeing small team and site visits.
  • Key Requirements: Machine operative with piling rig tickets; willing to travel mainly in the Southwest, possibly nationwide; experience with piling equipment preferred.
  • Conditions & Benefits: Permanent role with local Southwest patch; overtime paid at 1.5x; stayaways and travel expenses covered; opportunities for progression into managerial roles.
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Machine Operative (Piling Equipment) Bristol £55,000 - £65,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Stayaways + Paid Travel + Paid Stayaways Are you a rig operative with experience in piling equipment looking for a permanent role within a specialist ground solutions company offering extensive overtime, a local Southwest patch and progression into Managerial roles? This is an opportunity to join an established piling and groundworks expert that has seen continuous growth through building long lasting relationships with big names such as Willmott Dixon, Vistry Group and Morgan Sindall. This is a great opportunity to join a specialist permanently and grow with the business. In this role you will be responsible for operating rigs to drive columns into the ground during construction projects ensuring the equipment is well maintained and materials moved are managed. You will be responsible for operating 50 tonne piling rigs, including drop hammer rigs, bore drilling rigs and sheet piling rigs. You will also be managing a small team below you offering advice when needed This Role would suit a Machine operative with their piling rig tickets looking to join a specialist company offering a permanent local role where you can really grow and develop within the business. The Role: • Operating 50 tonne piling equipment • Site visits mainly in the Southwest but could be nationwide • Stayaways and travel paid for when necessary • Monday - Friday 10 hour days with 1.5x overtime The Person: • Machine Operative with their piling rig tickets • Willing to go to site visits mainly Southwest but could be nationwide Machine Operative, Rigs, Equipment, Piling, Groundworks, Bristol, Swindon, Poole, Bournemouth, Civils, Overtime, Training, Progression, Construction Reference Number: BBBH26285 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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Posted
Jul 14, 2026 · true date
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