Cable Percussive Driller (CP Driller)

360 Recruitment Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation paid for by the company

Company phone and laptop

VAC-EX training

Job summary

360 Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Cable Percussive Driller to operate modern drilling rigs and travel across sites in the UK. The role includes rig setup, logging, reporting, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Essential qualifications include a Land Drilling NVQ and CSCS card, with willingness to travel nationwide. On-site hours are Monday to Friday with potential overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cable Percussive Driller / CP Driller.
• Ability to operate a cable percussive rig independently.
• Land Drilling NVQ and CSCS card are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate cable percussive drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Mobilise and set up rigs and complete boreholes to specification.
• Supervise drilling assistants and work as part of a small site crew.
• Carry out daily inspections, routine maintenance and fault reporting.
• Maintain drilling logs and site documentation.

Skills

Independence

Travel readiness

Site safety awareness

Education

Land Drilling NVQ

CSCS card

Tools

VAC-EX training

4x4 operation

Job description

Cable Percussive Driller (CP Driller)

£50,000–£60,000 DOE + Overtime & Bonus
Permanent | PAYE | Nationwide UK

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cable Percussive Driller to join a growing geotechnical drilling operation.

The successful candidate will operate modern Dando Duke cable percussive drilling rigs, with rotary drilling experience highly desirable.

The Role

• Operating cable percussive drilling rigs and associated equipment
• Mobilising and setting up rigs and completing boreholes to specification
• Supervising drilling assistants and working as part of a small site crew
• Carrying out rotary drilling where suitably experienced
• Completing daily inspections, routine maintenance and fault reporting
• Maintaining accurate drilling logs, daily reports and site documentation
• Working in accordance with RAMS, permits and strict health & safety procedures
• Carrying out service clearance and utility investigation works where required
• Using VAC-EX equipment where appropriate to minimise the risk of underground service strikes
• Travelling to sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Cable Percussive Driller / CP Driller
• Ability to operate a cable percussive rig independently
• Land Drilling NVQ
• Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role
• Good knowledge of ground conditions and drilling methods
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away when required

Desirable:

• Rotary drilling experience
• BDA accreditation/membership
• Excavator / back-actor tickets
• Additional drilling or plant qualifications
• VAC-EX experience

Hours & Travel

Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00 on site, plus travel time as required.

The role involves nationwide UK travel and occasional overnight stays.

Package

• £50,000–£60,000 basic salary PAYE, depending on experience and qualifications
• Overtime and bonus opportunities
• 20 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension
• £25 per night subsistence when working away
• Accommodation paid for by the company
• Company commercial 4x4 for business use
• Company phone and laptop
• Company-funded VAC-EX training where required
• Permanent, full-time position

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