Lead Mobile Fitter

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

We provide industry‑leading plant, transport and specialist equipment solutions that support some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. As our fleet continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Lead Mobile Fitter (Heavy Plant) to provide technical leadership and frontline engineering support across our piling and crane fleet.

This is an opportunity for a highly skilled engineer to step into a lead role while remaining hands‑on with some of the most technically advanced equipment in the industry.

• Lead a small team of Mobile Fitters for heavy plant maintenance.
• Facilitate maintenance activities, breakdown response and resource allocation.
• Carry out diagnosis, repair and commissioning of piling rigs and cranes.
• Promote fleet reliability, technical standards and engineering best practice.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and compliantly.
• Develop team members through coaching, mentoring and technical support.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and defect reporting.

• NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance, Construction Plant Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience maintaining specialist piling rigs and/or crawler cranes.
• Hydraulic, electrical and CANBUS fault‑finding capability.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and statutory inspection requirements.
• Understanding of safety systems and statutory inspections.
• Experience leading teams.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Time and a half after 39 hours
• 30 days holiday
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Further training provided
• Health and safety‑focused work environment
• Supportive team culture

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