Assistant Driller[1112696]

RSK Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RSK Group is seeking an Assistant Driller to work outdoors across various UK sites. This role involves assisting in the drilling of boreholes, maintaining equipment, and performing general labour duties. The company emphasizes career progression with training opportunities, making it ideal for individuals eager to develop their skills in the drilling industry.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and development

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to work in varying locations.
• Previous manual work desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Driller and undertake general labouring duties.
• Learn the process and operation of drilling rigs.
• Ensure safety throughout the drilling process.

Skills

Manual work

Safety

Teamwork

Job description

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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