Directional Drilling Operator Trainee

Barhale Holdings Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering seeks a Trainee Directional Drilling Operator to assist with drilling operations. This role includes on-the-job training and support to obtain an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Directional Drilling. Candidates will develop essential skills while working on major infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Accident and Life Cover

Westfield Health Cash Plan

22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership & management training

Flexible working arrangements

Annual salary review

Continuous service awards

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to develop relationships with line managers and clients.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of drilling operations.
• Apply health, safety and welfare requirements.
• Work safely around the rig and follow safe systems.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• Directional Drilling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success
• Skills development and training

Directional Drilling Operator - Trainee

The Role

The Trainee Directional Operator will assist with all stages of Drilling operations, starting with general work and support for the rig, then moving on to the drilling tracker and rig operation. You will also assist with all aspects of the drilling operation, supporting the set-up and demob of the rig.

As well as on-the-job training, you will be given the time and support to work towards obtaining an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Directional Drilling while undertaking this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply general workplace health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking tunnelling activities
• Work safely around the rig, follow safe systems of work and react appropriately in an emergency.
• Interpret and work to specifications, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health [COSHH]assessments, construction information and briefings
• Comply with environmentally responsible work practices and contribute to sustainable practices in Drilling operations
• Follow the technical requirements, at an operational level, associated with the different Drilling processes and use of drilling fluids.
• Apply safe working techniques for moving and handling materials, resources and components by mechanically assisted or manual means
• Offload and load vehicles used in the Drilling environment, following RAMS set out for this work.
• Operate powered units, tools, machinery and equipment specific to drilling operations (e.g. pumps, generators, compressors, agitators, fluid equipment)
• Work individually and as part of a team to install and remove drilling equipment.
• Install and support the installation of back-up service systems for drilling fluid, pressurisation, communication, water supply, walkways and materials handling.

Key Relationships

• Project Team

Essential:

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to develop relationships with line managers and clients
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of Mechanical/Electrical principles
• Basic understanding of Drilling techniques.

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development is supported by internal and externally delivered training.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]