Lead Driller

Structural Soils; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on rig earnings

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits program

Regular training and development

Job summary

Structural Soils is seeking a Cable Lead Driller to join the team in Wigan, UK. The role involves operating a cable drilling rig for site investigations, submitting borehole logs and ensuring compliance with project specs, health and safety, and quality standards.

Travel across the UK, with occasional nights and weekends, is part of the job. Applicants should hold CSCS and NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller) and possess a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• CSCS and NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller) are required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home, including nights/weekends, is required.
• Flexible approach to shifts and investigations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Operate a cable drilling rig for site investigation boreholes and submit logs.
• Follow project specifications, including in-situ testing, sampling and installations.
• Adhere to health, safety, environment and quality standards and company policies.
• Maintain drilling rigs, equipment and vehicles; report on SHEQ records.
• Supervise drilling assistants and provide on-site training as needed.
• Be prepared to undertake other activities to meet business needs.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Willing to travel

Flexible working

Education

CSCS certification

NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller)

Job description

Structural Soils/PB Drilling – Cable Lead Driller

Structural Soils/PB Drilling part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for a Cable Lead Driller to join our growing team in Wigan, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The role will require you to work all over the UK, sometimes staying away Monday to Friday, with occasional night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Competently operate a cable drilling rig for site investigation boreholes, including the timely submission of borehole logs
• Understand and carry out work as instructed to comply with the project specification, including in-situ testing, sampling and installations
• Understand and work to regulatory and company standards of health, safety, environment and quality
• Comply with all company policies, industry regulations and specifications
• Use initiative and experience to overcome challenges on site
• Maintain good communication with colleagues and clients
• Work in a tidy and professional manner
• Inspect, take care of, maintain and report on the drilling rigs, equipment and vehicles that are provided for your use
• Submit records for SHEQ purposes, such as daily equipment checks.
• Assistant in minor or basic maintenance and repairs as needed
• Maintain a full UK driving license, including towing license
• Complete training and assessments as per company requirements
• Supervise and train drilling assistants
• Due to the nature of the business your job description will inevitably change and you will from time to time be required to undertake other activities to meet the needs of the business as directed by your management team.

Experience and Qualifications

• CSCS and NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller) required
• Flexible approach to the working environment during the various stages of investigations.
• Flexible approach to shift working hours and occasional weekend working.
• Although the driller will be based at the location as specified in your contract of employment, the role will require the employee to work away from home (including overnight stays) to meet business needs.
• You must have a full, UK Driving Licence

Salary and benefits

• £ Commensurate with experience
• Bonus provided based on rig earnings
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
• Regular training and development

RSK group are an equal opportunities employer

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About Us

Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge.

Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists.

Structural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?