Lead Driller

Mcd Gs; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a driller, where you'll work outdoors on exciting projects across the UK. This role offers a chance to develop your skills in geotechnical drilling while being part of a supportive and enthusiastic team. You'll be involved in essential ground investigations and receive extensive training in equipment use and safety protocols. With opportunities for career progression and a focus on health and safety, this position is perfect for individuals looking to grow in a dynamic industry. If you are reliable, motivated, and eager to learn, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Extensive Training Programs

Employee Benefit Packages

Qualifications

• Must have CSCS and a full UK driving license.
• NVQ in Land Drilling is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site ground investigations and drilling.
• Work on outdoor sites and report to the Operations Manager.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety Awareness

Self-Motivation

Education

CSCS Certification

NVQ in Land Drilling

Tools

Geotechnical Drilling Equipment

Job description

MCD Ground Solutions is an industry leading support services company, providing the geo-environmental consultancy sector with grass roots support services. We undertake drilling, in-situ testing, technical labour, sampling and monitoring services throughout the UK.

We are regularly looking for drillers to be a permanent member of the MCD team in Portsmouth. We are looking for competent, hard-working individuals who enjoy working in an outdoor environment on sites across the UK. We want individuals who are eager to learn new skills to be able to use geotechnical drilling equipment and who are happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-growing industry. They will be joining our small team of friendly and enthusiastic technicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

Our drillers will be working on various outdoor sites identified for future development, currently being developed or other environments such as road and rail. They will be working as part of a team and reporting to the Operations Manager, who will also provide guidance and training.

As an addition to Drilling, other main duties and responsibilities will include on-site ground investigations, including:

• Hand dug excavations.
• Foundation/utility inspection pits.
• Taking soil and aggregate samples and labelling.

Minimum Requirements

Must have:

• CSCS
• NVQ in Land Drilling (Not required but would be beneficial)
• Full UK Driving License

We are looking for individuals with good communication skills (written and verbal); who can work well as part of a team and independently in an outdoor environment; have a positive attitude to health and safety, and who are reliable, punctual, enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full manual UK driving license. There will be occasions when work dictates working around the country so working away from home will be essential.

The Benefits of Working for Us

There will be opportunities for career progression within our company. We will provide extensive training on the use of our equipment, as well as other courses and training including health and safety, first aid, manual handling, NRSWA (operative), CPCS Excavator ticket and more. MCD also provide employee benefit packages from outside suppliers.

If you’d like to apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]