Geotechnical Drilling Assistant — On-site

Ground Control; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Online GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an Assistant Drilling Operative to support our Geotechnical team on site, assisting Lead Drillers with ground investigations, site setup, and sampling across varied projects. The role is outdoor, hands-on, and requires teamwork to meet project specs and safety standards.

You'll gain practical skills across drilling methods, equipment maintenance and site operations, with on-the-job training and progression within the team.

Qualifications

• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Strong awareness of health and safety and willingness to follow site procedures.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and ground conditions.
• Willingness to travel to different sites and stay away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Driller with day-to-day drilling and ground investigation activities.
• Help prepare drilling sites and set up plant, equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Assist with drilling operations, including Cable Percussive, Windowless Sampling, Dynamic Probing and Concrete Coring.
• Support borehole construction, sampling and in-situ testing.
• Assist with equipment inspections, routine maintenance and minor repairs, reporting any defects.
• Help ensure equipment, tools and materials are stored safely and securely.
• Follow site-specific RAMS, company HSE procedures and safety requirements.
• Wear the correct PPE and report incidents, near misses or unsafe practices.
• Work alongside the Lead Driller to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, landowners and other site stakeholders when required.

Skills

Hands-on

Teamwork

Health & safety

Communication

Education

CSCS card

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an Assistant Drilling Operative to support our Geotechnical team on site, assisting Lead Drillers with ground investigations, site setup, and sampling across varied projects. The role is outdoor, hands-on, and requires teamwork to meet project specs and safety standards.

You'll gain practical skills across drilling methods, equipment maintenance and site operations, with on-the-job training and progression within the team.