Assistant Driller

Central Alliance; Altofts; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35,000 per annum

Overtime

Contributory Private Pension Scheme

Company Vehicle

Private medical insurance

Dental and optical benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Income protection and life cover

Cycle to work

Wellbeing Hub

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Central Alliance, part of the RSK Group, is seeking an Assistant Driller to support safe, high-quality drilling projects across the UK. You will assist the lead driller on rotary drilling, window sampling, and concrete coring, follow safety procedures, and help produce client-ready samples.

You will undertake site paperwork, maintain equipment, and communicate with engineers and clients. Occasional weekend work on railway sites is required with overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Attend and pass internal and external training courses (CSCS, PTS, CCNSG and First Aid).
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools.
• Assist lead driller with rotary and windowless sampling drilling operations.
• Familiar with conventional coring systems (PWF, T6-116, T6-H, 412, SWF).

Responsibilities

• Act as an assistant driller primarily for rotary drilling and occasional window sampling or concrete coring.
• Weekend working on railway sites with overtime rates (24hrs for a single shift).
• Adhere to best working practices and industry standards; training provided for all staff.
• Adhere to internal working instructions from engineers, lead drillers and supervisors.
• Provide paperwork: timesheets and equipment inspection sheets weekly.
• Communicate with internal parties.

Skills

CSCS

PTS

CCNSG

First Aid

Drilling site coordination

Communication

Tools

Ground investigation plant

Rotary drilling equipment

Window sampling equipment

Job description

The Vacancy

Normanton, UK.

The Role:

Assistant Driller role is accountable for supporting the Driller to deliver safe and high-quality drilling projects (for various departments within Central Alliance) to our clients throughout the UK. The role will support the operations of cable percussive boring, rotary drilling, window sample drilling, and concrete coring. The role holder will be required to take direction from the Driller on how to work safely at all times, how to effectively manage drilling sites and projects as per plans, complete essential paperwork, and how to produce high quality samples to the client.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Acting as an assistant driller primarily for rotary drilling although there may be a requirement to undertake window sampling and concrete coring from time to time.
• Weekend working on railway sites will be required from time to time (generous rates paid - 24hrs for a single shift)
• Adhere to best working practices and industry standards, training and guidance will be provided for both experienced and entry level staff.
• Adhere to working instructions as specified internally from engineers, lead drillers and supervisors.
• Provide paperwork, namely timesheets and equipment inspection sheets and on a weekly basis.
• Communicate with internal parties.

Technical Skills and Qualifications:

• Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses. These may include but not limited to, CSCS, PTS, CCNSG and First Aid.
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools
• Competent at assisting the lead driller with rotary and windowless sampling drilling operations.
• Familiar with conventional coring systems (PWF, T6-116, T6-H, 412, SWF) although entry level candidates may be considered.

Personal Skills:

• Conduct business in a professional manner at all times.
• Flexible in approach to work - both with regard to working hours and working away from home.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work in a team towards a mutual goal.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all clients and employees.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Willing to work overseas from time to time.

Culture and Benefits:

At Central Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
• Overtime
• Contributory Private Pension Scheme
• Use of Company Vehicle, where necessary
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering and numerous team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub

The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer

#Geotechnical #Environmental #Construction

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.

The company’s ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.

Some of Central Alliance’s clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.

Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?