Assistant Driller / Labourer

TN United Kingdom; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Driller / Site Labourer to join their team in Newmarket. This entry-level role offers the chance to work outdoors across various sites in the UK, providing essential support to the Lead Driller while gaining hands-on experience. With a focus on safety and training, you will be enrolled in an NVQ program after probation, paving the way for career advancement. The company values diversity and sustainability, making a positive impact on communities and the environment. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence, and take the first step in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Accommodation Provided

Travel Expenses Covered

Food Allowances

PPE Provided

Training Opportunities

Career Progression through NVQs

Qualifications

• Motivated individual who enjoys outdoor, hands-on work.
• Experience in labor-intensive roles such as military or construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Driller in completing drilling projects across the UK.
• Drive to sites, set up boreholes, and collect samples.

Skills

Outdoor Work

Hands-on Experience

Basic IT Skills

Education

Valid Category B Driving License

CSCS Certification

Personal Track Safety (PTS)

Tools

Drilling Equipment

Job description

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At Arcadis, we focus on attracting, retaining, and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. We offer opportunities to transform your world and the world around you through client work, upskilling, championing equality and inclusion, or charity involvement. Our people value different perspectives, care about sustainability, and dare to shape the future. One of our core values is putting people first. Supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in your long-term development to help you reach your full potential. You will have the opportunity to own your career, work on industry-defining projects, and find solutions to real challenges that make a difference in people's lives. We encourage a growth mindset and provide space for personal and professional development, enabling you to build a flexible career.

Entry level Assistant Driller / Site Labourer

Location: Newmarket, Cambridgeshire

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a new Assistant Driller / Site Labourer based at our Newmarket facility. The role involves working across the UK on various sites and sectors, including manufacturing, petrochemical, and construction environments.

No previous land drilling experience is necessary as this is an entry-level role with potential for promotion to lead driller. The position requires someone who enjoys outdoor work in diverse site environments.

As an Assistant Driller, you will work in a two-person team supporting the Lead Driller to complete drilling projects across the UK and occasionally in Europe. Responsibilities include driving to sites, setting up and advancing boreholes with various drilling equipment, collecting samples, installing monitoring equipment, ensuring safety, following H&S procedures, and performing other duties. Training will be provided from day one, and you will be enrolled in an NVQ after your probation. Opportunities for further training, apprenticeships, and NVQs in Land Drilling are available for career progression.

Role accountabilities:

The role requires travel across the UK during the workweek and staying local to the drilling site from Monday to Friday. PPE, accommodation, and travel expenses are provided.

Note: Although most work involves away trips, daily commuting to the depot is required; candidates should reside within a reasonable commute from Newmarket.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Motivated individual who enjoys outdoor, hands-on work. Experience in labor-intensive roles such as military, construction, or agriculture is advantageous.
• Valid Category B driving license is essential; additional licenses (B+E, C1+E, or C) are preferred. Training will be provided after probation.
• Ability to stay away from home Monday-Friday. Accommodation, travel, and food allowances are provided.
• Basic IT skills.
• Beneficial but not mandatory: CSCS, SPA/PIA, Personal Track Safety (PTS). Training will be provided.

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work impacts lives and the planet. We make cities safer, more resilient, and sustainable. By partnering responsibly, we help create a sustainable planet. We innovate with data-driven and digital solutions, using techniques like design thinking to address pressing challenges. As a global company, we support five UN Sustainable Development Goals and are committed to reducing our environmental impact, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions.

We are dedicated to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We want everyone to bring their best selves to work. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, fostering a diverse workforce across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and success. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. #LI-MM3