Lead Geotechnical Driller in Doncaster)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Doncaster is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Driller to join their expanding ground investigation team. This role entails operating and maintaining drilling rigs, collecting soil and groundwater samples, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in geotechnical drilling, a valid CSCS card, and a commitment to safe working practices. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression are offered in this permanent role.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Competitive annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Pension and life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• CSCS card is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drilling and sampling rigs.
• Collect accurate soil and groundwater samples.
• Record site data and sample depths.
• Carry out daily safety checks and maintenance on rigs.
• Work closely with technical staff to assure project safety.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling expertise

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or equivalent

Tools

Drilling rigs

Sampling equipment

Job description

Lead Geotechnical Driller

Doncaster

Reference: BY149128

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

An expanding multidiciplinary 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.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

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.