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Machine Operative; Piling Equipment

Job in Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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: BBBH
26285

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
Additional Information / Benefits
Training + Progression + Bonus
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