Foreman Driller - Ground Source Heat Pump Projects

Piling Recruitment Group Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Piling Recruitment Group is seeking a Foreman Driller for Ground Source Heat Pump projects across the UK. The role involves leading drilling operations on site, coordinating with an Assistant Driller, and delivering borehole installations safely and efficiently.

The position offers a permanent placement with a competitive salary and a meterage-based performance bonus, reflecting experience and project scale.

Qualifications

• Previous drilling experience is essential, ideally within GSHP boreholes, geothermal drilling, water well drilling or borehole drilling environments.
• Experience leading a drilling crew or as a Foreman Driller is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the drilling operation on site and manage productivity and safety.
• Lead and coordinate with the Assistant Driller to deliver borehole installations on schedule.
• Ensure works are completed to required standards and on time.

Skills

Drilling operations

Safety on site

Crew leadership

Borehole installation

Job description

Foreman Driller - Ground Source Heat Pump Projects

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus | UK Projects

Piling Recruitment Group (PRG) is recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist drilling contractor looking to appoint an experienced Foreman Driller on a permanent basis.

The role will involve drilling and installing boreholes on Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) projects, working across projects throughout the UK.

The Role

As Foreman Driller, you will take responsibility for the drilling operation on site, working alongside an Assistant Driller to safely and efficiently deliver borehole installations.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day drilling operation, productivity, equipment and ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard.

The position offers a competitive salary dependent on experience, together with an attractive meterage-based performance bonus offering additional earning potential.

Requirements

Previous drilling experience is essential, ideally within:

• Ground Source Heat Pump boreholes
• Geothermal drilling
• Water well drilling
• Borehole drilling
• Geotechnical or similar drilling environments

Previous experience leading a drilling crew or working as a Lead/Foreman Driller would be highly advantageous.

This is a permanent position with a growing specialist contractor offering long-term work and excellent earning potential.