Cable Percussive Driller (CP Driller)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Accommodation provided

Subsistence pay

Company pension

4x4 for business

Phone and laptop

VAC-EX training

Job summary

360 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cable Percussive Driller to join a growing geotechnical drilling operation in the UK. You will operate modern Dando Duke rigs and may perform rotary drilling where qualified. The role involves nationwide travel and working within RAMS and safety guidelines.

The package includes a £50,000-£60,000 basic salary (PAYE) with overtime and a bonus, plus 20 days holiday, pension, and subsistence when away.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cable Percussive Driller / CP Driller.
• Ability to operate a cable percussive rig independently.
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cable percussive drilling rigs and related equipment.
• Mobilise and set up rigs; complete boreholes to specification.
• Supervise drilling assistants and work with a small site crew.
• Carry out rotary drilling when experienced.
• Maintain drilling logs, daily reports and site documentation.
• Work to RAMS, permits and health & safety procedures.
• Assist with service clearance and utility investigations.
• Travel to sites across the UK; occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Cable percussion drilling

CSCS card

UK driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

NVQ in Land Drilling

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 holidays
• Company 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

As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job