Lead Geotechnical Rotary Driller | Field Ops Leader

UKund Control

Dartford

Remote

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Online GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an experienced Lead Rotary Driller to join the Geotechnical team in Dartford. You will operate rotary drilling rigs, lead on-site teams, and ensure safe, efficient drilling across varied projects.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical drilling expertise with mentoring of less experienced operatives, and opportunities to broaden experience across multiple drilling methods.

Qualifications

Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigation works.
Experience supervising teams and planning daily site activities.
Knowledge of HSE, RAMS and safe working practices.
Experience with open-hole drilling, core drilling and wireline coring.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain rotary drilling rigs across sites.
Lead on-site teams and allocate tasks.
Ensure drilling activities comply with HSE and RAMS.
Record accurate soil and rock samples for analysis.
Maintain drilling logs and progress updates using digital systems.
Liaise with clients and project teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Rotary drilling

Ground investigation

Team leadership

On-site supervision

HSE awareness

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling

SSSTS or SMSTS

First Aid certification

Full clean UK driving licence

Tools

Key logbook

Ground investigation software

Job description

This hands-on leadership role combines technical drilling expertise with mentoring of less experienced operatives, and opportunities to broaden experience across multiple drilling methods.

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