Lead Geotechnical Driller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Driller in Doncaster. The role involves operating drilling rigs, maintaining safety standards, and collecting accurate soil samples. Key qualifications include a proven track record in geotechnical drilling, a valid CSCS card, and NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling. The position offers competitive pay, health support, and career progression opportunities within a professional team. This is a permanent role within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Company pension and life assurance

Career progression and training

Qualifications

• Proven track record in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• CSCS card is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drilling and sampling rigs.
• Collect soil and groundwater samples per industry standards.
• Carry out daily safety checks and basic maintenance on rigs.

Skills

Proven track record in geotechnical or environmental drilling

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Flexibility to work across multiple sites

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or equivalent

Job description

Lead Geotechnical Driller

Doncaster
Reference: BY149128
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000

An expanding multidisciplinary consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering, is expanding their ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Geotechnical Driller. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork. You’ll be part of a professional, friendly team delivering exciting geotechnical and environmental projects across the UK.

The Lead Geotechnical Driller selected will be offered:

• Excellent pay (£38,000 – £45,000) and overtime rates.
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Career progression and training provided where required.
• Highly skilled and productive team to work with.

What the Lead Geotechnical Driller role involves:

• Operate and maintain drilling and sampling rigs, including window sampling and dynamic probing equipment.
• Collect accurate soil and groundwater samples in accordance with industry standards.
• Record site data, sample depths, and ground conditions clearly and precisely.
• Carry out daily safety checks and basic maintenance on rigs.
• Work closely with technical staff to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Be willing to travel and stay away from home when required (expenses paid).

What you’ll need to be considered for the Lead Geotechnical Driller role:

• Proven track record in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• CSCS card (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or equivalent (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to safe working and flexibility to work across multiple sites.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Ground Investigation then please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.