Drilling Assistant

C J Associates Geotechnical Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full training and development

Overtime and travel allowances

Potential progression to Driller

Company PPE and equipment provided

Job summary

CJ Associates Geotechnical Ltd in the UK is seeking a reliable Drilling Assistant to support drilling operations on construction, geotechnical, environmental, quarrying or site investigation projects nationwide. You will work with the Driller to ensure safe, efficient operation, assist with site prep, equipment maintenance and sample collection.

Travel to different sites is required. You will work outdoors in all weather, assist with setup and logging, and follow health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, drilling, ground investigation, quarrying or outdoor environments.
• Good physical fitness and ability to undertake manual work.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driller with daily drilling operations and site activities.
• Prepare and set up drilling equipment, tools, rods, casing and materials.
• Assist with positioning and securing drilling rigs; handle rods and core barrels safely.
• Collect, label and store soil, rock and water samples; maintain logs as required.
• Follow health and safety procedures and site rules; maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Manual labour

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Reliable and punctual

Education

CSCS (desirable)

Job description

The Vacancy

CJ Associates part of the RSK Group seeking a reliable and hardworking Drilling Assistant to support drilling operations on construction, geotechnical, environmental, quarrying, or site investigation projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will work as part of a drilling team, assisting the Driller with the safe and efficient operation of drilling equipment, site preparation, equipment maintenance, sample collection, and general site duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Driller with daily drilling operations and site activities.
• Prepare and set up drilling equipment, tools, rods, casing and associated materials.
• Assist with the positioning, levelling and securing of drilling rigs.
• Handle drilling rods, casing, core barrels and other equipment safely.
• Assist with the collection, labelling and storage of soil, rock and water samples.
• Monitor drilling activities and report any issues or changes in ground conditions to the Driller.
• Carry out routine cleaning, inspection and basic maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Assist with loading, unloading and transportation of equipment and materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area.
• Follow company procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Comply with UK health and safety requirements and site-specific rules.
• Wear and maintain all required PPE.
• Complete site records and assist with drilling logs where required.
• Work outdoors in a range of weather and ground conditions.
• Travel to different sites and stay away from home when required.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the Driller or Site Supervisor.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in construction, drilling, ground investigation, quarrying, civil engineering or another practical outdoor environment is advantageous.
• Good physical fitness and ability to undertake manual work.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to established procedures.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• Previous experience assisting with drilling or ground investigation.
• CSCS or relevant construction/site certification.
• Experience with geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• Manual Handling training.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience working around heavy plant and machinery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Full training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain relevant site qualifications.
• Overtime and travel allowances where applicable.
• Potential progression to Driller / Lead Driller with experience and training.
• Company PPE and equipment provided.

The RSK Group is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

CJ Associates has been operating throughout the UK for almost 50 years. We provide multifaceted site investigation services for government bodies, consultancy engineering firms and corporations. Over the course of our five decades, we have developed a solid industry reputation for consistent safe-working culture and high-quality services, including drilling, in-situ testing and laboratory testing services under UKAS accreditation. Our drillers are BDA qualified, and ISO assured. Our laboratories are UKAS accredited. Our highly qualified and experienced geotechnical and environmental team has worked on more than 20,000 site investigations.

Our team provides integrated site investigation services, such as all aspects of drilling, undertaking in-situ testing and laboratory testing under our UKAS-accreditation laboratory. Our offices in Bristol and Bridgend offer significant local resource in the South West and Wales. However, with satellite offices in West Yorkshire, and support from RSK-affiliated companies scattered throughout mainland UK, we can resource and support projects nationwide. We are problem-solvers, happy to engage collaboratively with clients and support projects at the early contractor involvement stage with a best-for-project approach.

CJ Associates is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?