Geotechnical Cable Percussion Driller – Site Based

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited

England

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Career development
Holiday allowance
Parental leave
Wellbeing support
Volunteer day
Competitive salary
Pension plan
Share scheme

Job summary

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited is seeking a skilled operator to run a cable percussion drilling rig on UK sites, drill boreholes, install casing, and oversee sampling and testing. You will maintain drilling logs and ensure setups are safe and efficient.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling and adherence to health and safety practices, with strong planning, problem solving, and communication abilities. Willingness to travel and work on site across the UK is essential.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Land Drilling required.
  • Ability to work to a defined health and safety management system.
  • Strong planning, organisation and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the cable percussion drilling rig to form boreholes.
  • Drill boreholes, install casing and oversee sampling and testing; maintain drilling logs.
  • Ensure rig is properly set up and maintained to enable efficient drilling and minimize environmental impact.
  • Work away on sites across the UK with the operational team and clients.

Skills

Drilling rig operation
Health & safety compliance
Planning & organisation
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Communication
Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling

Job description

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited is seeking a skilled operator to run a cable percussion drilling rig on UK sites, drill boreholes, install casing, and oversee sampling and testing. You will maintain drilling logs and ensure setups are safe and efficient.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling and adherence to health and safety practices, with strong planning, problem solving, and communication abilities. Willingness to travel and work on site across the UK is essential.

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