Assistant Driller

Rsk Group; Wakefield; 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

Use of Company Vehicle

Flexible benefits program including to

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Central Alliance, part of the RSK Group, is seeking an Assistant Driller for projects across the UK, based in Normanton, UK. You will support the Driller in safe, high-quality drilling operations including rotary drilling, window sampling and concrete coring, while ensuring site paperwork and client samples are managed to a high standard.

Ideal candidates will be willing to travel, work weekends when required, and attend internal and external training courses such as CSCS, PTS, CCNSG and First

Qualifications

• Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses.
• 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).

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.

Skills

Professional conduct

Flexible workload

Deadline driven

Team player

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Willing to work overseas

Job description

Central Alliance part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for Assistant Drillers to join our team based in Normanton, UK.

The Role:

The 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.
• 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

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