Lead Cable Percussion Driller — Geotechnical Field Leader

Ground Control; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical solutions company is seeking a Lead Cable Percussion Driller to oversee drilling operations across the UK. The successful candidate will ensure safety and compliance, manage site logistics, and mentor junior operatives. Required skills include extensive experience in cable percussion drilling and a strong understanding of soil mechanics. This permanent full-time position includes competitive salary and excellent company benefits such as training opportunities, holiday, and well-being support.

Benefits

Career Development & Training

Competitive salary

23 days holiday

Employee wellbeing support

Free gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cable percussion drilling projects.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical sampling techniques.
• Experience planning daily site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise drilling operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
• Train junior drilling operatives.

Skills

Cable percussion drilling

Supervising teams

Soil mechanics

Health Safety and Environmental standards

Risk assessments

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling

First Aid certification

Tools

Cable percussion drilling rigs

Ground investigation software tools

Job description

A leading geotechnical solutions company is seeking a Lead Cable Percussion Driller to oversee drilling operations across the UK. The successful candidate will ensure safety and compliance, manage site logistics, and mentor junior operatives. Required skills include extensive experience in cable percussion drilling and a strong understanding of soil mechanics. This permanent full-time position includes competitive salary and excellent company benefits such as training opportunities, holiday, and well-being support.