Assistant Driller

Ground Control; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Geotechnical Solutions Company is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Driller in Leeds with national travel. The role focuses on assisting the lead driller in delivering safe and efficient ground investigations. Candidates should have some experience in drilling or fieldwork environments, awareness of safe practices, and good physical fitness. This position offers a competitive pay and benefits package, job training, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive, safety-first environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

On-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to national infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Some experience in drilling construction or fieldwork environments.
• Understanding of safe working practices and HSE awareness.
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the operation of rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Supporting site set-up rig preparation and borehole drilling.
• Collecting and preserving soil and rock samples for laboratory testing.

Skills

Hand Tools

Construction Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mechanical Knowledge

Heavy Lifting

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or willingness to work toward it

Job description

Assistant Driller

Location : Leeds (with national travel)

Salary : Competitive

Contract Type : Permanent

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is expanding and were looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Driller to join our growing team.

At GCES we deliver innovative sustainable and high-quality geotechnical services that support safe and efficient infrastructure projects across the UK. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and were proud to offer a culture built on safety teamwork and environmental responsibility.

What Youll Do

As an Assistant Driller youll work alongside a Lead Driller to help deliver safe efficient and accurate ground investigation works. Youll gain hands‑on experience with rotary drilling equipment learn valuable technical skills and play a key role in collecting data that supports major construction and infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Assisting in the operation of rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment
• Supporting site set‑up rig preparation and borehole drilling
• Handling, maintaining and cleaning tools, rods and consumables
• Collecting and preserving soil and rock samples for laboratory testing
• Helping install ground monitoring instruments such as standpipes and piezometers
• Conducting daily equipment checks and basic maintenance tasks
• Promoting safe working practices and following all HSE policies and procedures
• Working closely with your team to deliver high‑quality results on time and on budget

What were looking for

• Some experience in drilling construction or fieldwork environments
• Understanding of safe working practices and HSE awareness
• Good physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Willingness to travel nationally and work as part of a small team
• Positive attitude strong work ethic and attention to detail

Desirable :

• NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling (or willingness to work toward it)
• Experience with geotechnical or site investigation projects
• First Aid or safety certifications
• Forklift or plant operation experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

On-the-job training and career progression opportunities

Exposure to exciting national infrastructure projects

A supportive safety‑first working environment

The opportunity to grow with a company committed to innovation and sustainability

About Us

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is part of Ground Control Ltd an award-winning UK business leading in environmental and infrastructure services.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable geotechnical excellence helping to build the foundations for safer stronger and greener communities.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Key Skills

• Hand Tools
• Construction Experience
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Tanker Experience
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Commercial Driving
• OSHA
• Heavy Lifting
• Horizontal Drilling
• CPT Coding
• Excavator
• Network Architecture

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1