Lead Driller

ZipRecruiter; Harrogate; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy based in the UK is looking for a Lead Driller to join their team. The role involves site-based work across the UK, performing drilling operations and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and a CSCS card with NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including training and career development.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

30 days holiday entitlement

Prepaid accommodation and subsistence allowance

Mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Post holder will be expected to attend and pass training courses.
• Previous maintenance experience with ground investigation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a Lead Driller primarily for rotary drilling.
• Ensure drilling sites are clean and safe during operations.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of drilling equipment.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Current CSCS card and NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling

Competent at operating varying rig types

Familiar with conventional coring systems

Job description

Overview

The VacancyGeocore part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Driller to join their team. Although based in Redcar, UK, other locations in the North of England will be considered as the work is site based UK wide and will involve working away from home Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a Lead Driller primarily for rotary. Geothermal drilling experience would be advantageous.
• Adhere to best working practices and industry standards, training and guidance will be provided.
• Adhere to working instructions as specified internally from engineers and drilling supervisors.
• Provide paperwork, namely drillers logs and equipment inspection sheets and on a daily to weekly basis.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of drilling equipment at job sites
• Ensure drilling sites are clean and safe during and after operations
• Assist in the collection, labelling and logging of soil and rock samples
• Oversee the maintenance, repairs and inventory of department plant, equipment and tools
• Communicate effectively with internal parties to ensure smooth operations
• Perform additional tasks as reasonably expected within your level of capability to meet the company's evolving needs.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Full UK driving license
• Current CSCS card and NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling is essential
• Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognized external training courses.
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools
• Familiar with conventional coring systems
• Competent at operating varying rig types of rig, (Primarily Comacchio)

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Company Life Assurance
• 30 days holiday entitlement (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Prepaid accommodation and subsistence allowance (when working away)
• Access to mental health support
• Professional financial advice
• Discounted gym memberships
• Regular training and career development.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

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About Us

Geocore is a ground source drilling and site investigation specialist. Our 30-strong specialist ground services company is located in Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK. Since 2000, we have refined our service offering and now specialise in ground source drilling, site investigation, including domestic ground investigation, foundation inspections, drainage CCTV and drainage repairs. Our core service offering includes ground source drilling and deep boreholes, site investigation with multipurpose drilling rigs, dynamic sampling and trial pitting, CCTV and drainage repairs.

Our ground source work supports a move towards changing the way we do things to make our future more sustainable. Ground source heat is a more sustainable method of heating your home, as it uses energy more effectively, thereby enabling you to take control of your heating bills in today's volatile climate. By using ground source heating, we can help our clients reduce energy costs to assist their journey to net zero.

Geocore 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 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, 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?

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Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme