Lead Driller

Celnor; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Company pension

Company vehicle

Workwear & PPE

Training & development

Job summary

GIP Ltd, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking an experienced Lead Driller to join our ground investigation team on a Midlands site. You will lead a two-person crew, operate cable percussion and windowless sampling rigs, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of ground investigations across diverse projects.

The role is site-based, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and benefits including 31 days holiday, a company pension, vehicle for work, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Lead Driller within ground investigation.
• Proficient with cable percussion and windowless sampling techniques.
• NVQ Level 2 Land Drilling or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to tow trailers.
• Willing to travel to sites across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a two-person drilling crew.
• Operate cable percussion and windowless sampling equipment.
• Ensure safety and specification compliance on site.
• Collect and manage ground investigation samples.
• Maintain drilling logs and site records.
• Liaise with engineers, geologists and clients on site.

Skills

Lead Driller

Cable percussion

Windowless sampling

Full UK driving licence

Tow trailers

Willingness to travel Midlands

Education

NVQ Level 2 Land Drilling or equivalent

Tools

Comacchio 205 rig

Street Works accreditation

Rail or water sector experience

First Aid qualification

DBS clearance

Job description

Description

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Midlands (site-based)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm / 4:30pm

Salary: Competitive

About Us

GIP Ltd is one of the longest established geological, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering companies of its kind in the Midlands. Established in 1982, we have been delivering high-quality ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical expertise for over 40 years across Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. We provide a comprehensive range of ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base spanning construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors. In 2023, GIP became a member of the Celnor Group, a people-focused business that invests in the growth, development and training of all its colleagues.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment. While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Driller to join our ground investigation team in the Midlands. Working predominantly on site, you will lead a two-person drilling crew, overseeing a Driller and taking responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of ground investigation works across a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a two-person drilling crew
• Operate cable percussion and windowless sampling drilling rigs
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification
• Collect and manage ground investigation samples
• Complete site records and drilling logs
• Liaise with engineers, geologists and clients on site
• Maintain drilling equipment and vehicles

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential Requirements

• Experience as a Lead Driller within ground investigation
• Experience with cable percussion and windowless sampling techniques
• NVQ Level 2 Land Drilling or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to tow trailers and equipment
• Willingness to travel to sites across the Midlands

Desirable

• Experience with multipurpose drilling rigs such as Comacchio 205 rig
• Street Works accreditation
• Rail or water sector experience
• First Aid qualification
• DBS clearance

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious individual who can lead by example, support junior team members and maintain high standards of quality and professionalism on site.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Company vehicles for work use
• Workwear and PPE provided
• Training and development opportunities

GIP is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary. We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.