Experienced Assistant Driller

Arcadis; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Bonus arrangements

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Accommodation provided for overnightSt

Learning & development opportunities

Pension with employer matching up to 8

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Assistant Driller to join our field services team at the Brockworth, Gloucester base. You will support ground investigation projects across the UK, operating rigs in varied environments and coordinating with Arcadis consultants and site personnel.

This site-based role involves outdoor work, manual handling and safe operation of drilling equipment, plus regular UK travel with overnight stays.

Qualifications

• A valid Category B driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Demonstrable experience supporting drilling or comparable field operations.
• Ability to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home during the working week.
• Basic digital skills for completing records, communicating with the team and using standard business applications.
• A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a field crew.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobilisation, site set-up, safe operation and demobilisation of drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Undertake tool handling, sampling support, monitoring-installation activities, basic records and other duties directed by the Lead Driller.
• Follow applicable legislation, client requirements, Arcadis procedures and relevant British Drilling Association guidance.
• Complete pre-use checks, routine maintenance and housekeeping, and promptly report defects, damage, incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance, including correct use of personal protective equipment and pollution-prevention controls.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, subcontractors, clients and other site personnel.
• Support the development of less-experienced Assistant Drillers where competent and authorised to do so.

Skills

Driving license

Field operations

Drilling support

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 – Drilling Operations (Assistant Driller)

Tools

CSCS card

PTS certification

Telehandler qualification

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking experienced Assistant Driller to join our field services team at our operating base in Brockworth, Gloucester. You will support ground investigation projects throughout the UK across infrastructure, manufacturing, petrochemical and construction environments.

Working alongside a Lead Driller in a two- or three-person crew, you will help operate multipurpose and window-sampling rigs and support delivery in coordination with Arcadis consultants and other site personnel.

This is a practical, site-based role involving outdoor work in varied weather conditions, manual handling and the safe use of drilling equipment. You must be able to undertake the essential duties of the role safely. Travel throughout the UK is required, with regular overnight stays near project sites, normally from Monday to Friday. Weekend or night working may occasionally be required, depending on project needs, with applicable arrangements confirmed in advance.

When site work is not available, daily attendance at the Brockworth depot may be required; you should therefore be able to commute to the Gloucester area. Arcadis will arrange suitable single-occupancy accommodation for approved overnight stays and provide subsistence in line with applicable company arrangements when working away from your appointed office location.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with mobilisation, site set-up, safe operation and demobilisation of drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Undertake tool handling, sampling support, monitoring-installation activities, basic records and other duties directed by the Lead Driller.
• Follow applicable legislation, client requirements, Arcadis procedures and relevant British Drilling Association guidance.
• Complete pre-use checks, routine maintenance and housekeeping, and promptly report defects, damage, incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental performance, including correct use of personal protective equipment and pollution-prevention controls.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, subcontractors, clients and other site personnel.
• Support the development of less-experienced Assistant Drillers where competent and authorised to do so.

Qualifications And Experience

• A valid Category B driving licence held for at least 12 months, with a driving record acceptable for the duties and applicable company insurance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience supporting drilling or comparable field operations, including safe equipment handling and site working.
• Ability to travel throughout the UK and stay away from home during the working week.
• Basic digital skills for completing records, communicating with the team and using standard business applications.
• A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a field crew.

Desirable Criteria

• A relevant Level 2 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), such as Drilling Operations – Assistant Driller or window sampling.
• Category C1+E or Category C driving entitlement.
• Relevant site competencies, such as a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card, Safety Pass Alliance/UK Petroleum Industry Association (SPA/UKPIA) passport, Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification or telehandler qualification.

Where appropriate, Arcadis will support the successful candidate with role-related training and development, including relevant NVQ qualifications and required site competencies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime and bonus arrangements, subject to the applicable scheme rules.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Single-occupancy accommodation for approved overnight stays and subsistence in line with company arrangements.
• External and internal learning and development opportunities.
• A contributory pension, with employer matching up to 8%, subject to eligibility and scheme rules.
• Access to a broader flexible benefits package, which may include private medical and dental cover, a cycle-to-work scheme and gym membership, subject to eligibility and the options available for the role.

Career Development

You will join an experienced field services team with access to structured learning, recognised qualifications and opportunities to broaden your drilling competencies.

Development toward greater responsibility, including progression toward Lead Driller duties, will depend on competence, experience, business needs and available opportunities.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximise the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.