Assistant Driller

RSK Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geotechnical solutions is seeking an Assistant Driller in Castleford, UK. This role offers a chance to work outdoors, with a focus on teamwork and career progression. Successful candidates will assist in borehole drilling across varied locations, with training opportunities and flexible benefits. Ideal for those with a full driving license and a passion for outdoor work.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and development opportunities

Opportunity to obtain NVQ status

Qualifications

• Essential: Full driving licence.
• Desirable: Previous manual work and CSCS Card.
• Flexibility for work in varying locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Driller in drilling operations.
• Undertake general labouring duties like erecting fences.
• Maintain tools and ensure safety during drilling.

Skills

Flexibility

Manual Work

Education

Full driving license

CSCS Card

Job description

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Structural Soils part of the RSK Group are hiring! Due to the growth of our team, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Driller to join our team in Castleford, UK

The Role:

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors as part of a team. We focus on career progression and encourage internal promotion of our drilling staff and many of our Assistant Drillers have gone on to become Lead Drillers with their own drilling rig. The work involves assisting the Lead Driller to drill boreholes on sites all over the UK ranging from inner-city to countryside locations. There will be lots of manual handling and moving heavy items, plus training in the use of some site equipment and plant.

Responsibilities:

• Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK (staying away is often required; all expenses paid)
• To assist the Lead Driller
• Undertaking other general labouring duties e.g. erecting fences, general reinstatement, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples
• Learning the process and operation of drilling rigs
• Maintaining tools and equipment
• Ensuring safety throughout the drilling process

Experience and Qualifications:

• Full driving licence is essential
• Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK
• Previous manual work desirable
• Previous drilling skills and / or experience desirable but not essential
• CSCS Card is desirable but not essential

Salary and benefits:

• £ Competitive wage structure dependent on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays.
• Regular training and development including an opportunity to obtain NVQ status

The RSK group are an equal opportunities employer

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