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rig operator job in Australia opportunity

Downtogroundworks Ltd

The Role

Overview

Operate Bauer piling rigs on large civil projects in Australia for 12 months

Key Responsibilities

  • machinery operation
  • piling rigs
  • routine maintenance
  • issue reporting
  • site collaboration

Tasks

-Ensuring safe and efficient operation of machinery in line with site requirements. -Operating Bauer piling rigs (BG55, BG45, BG40) on large-scale civil engineering projects. -Collaborating with site teams to deliver works to programme and specification. -Carrying out routine maintenance checks and reporting equipment issues.

Requirements

  • cpcs
  • health safety
  • piling
  • ground engineering
  • bauer rigs
  • relocation

What You Bring

-Willingness to relocate to Australia for the contract duration. -Valid CPCS or equivalent competency certification. -Strong awareness of health & safety standards. -Previous piling and ground engineering project experience. -Proven experience operating Bauer rigs (BG55 / BG45 / BG40 essential).

Benefits

-Visa sponsorship -Opportunity to work on landmark international projects. -Competitive salary package + allowances. -Flights and accommodation assistance provided.

The Company

About Downtogroundworks Ltd

-Quickly built momentum tackling local groundwork challenges around London and Kent. -Early projects included drainage, ducting, and kerbing, which led to reputation-strengthening contracts in public realm and sports-pitch construction. -As demand grew, the company expanded into large-scale infrastructure—royal dock works, Eurotunnel maintenance, and highway realignment schemes. -Typical projects blend earthworks, road formation, FRC packages, demolition and complete drainage systems across diverse sites. -Their capabilities span specialists trades—from white-top paving to street furniture installation—showing flexibility on multi-disciplinary builds. -Standout works include Dover Western Docks Revival and Guildhall Square rejuvenation, highlighting their coastal and heritage skills. -Operating from offices in London and Dover, they combine local knowledge with agile national delivery of heavy civil programmes. -Supported by a fleet of plant, skilled labour teams and transport services, they handle everything from muck-away to full-site formation.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Energy

Waste

Airside

Public Realm

Coasts, Rivers & Ports

Demolition & Strip Outs

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship provided for the 12‑month contract