Lead Rotary Driller

Central Alliance; Altofts; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (varies by shift)

Private healthcare option

Holiday entitlement 31 days+

Car/vehicle allowance

Accommodation provided

Meal allowance

Salary progression opportunities

Retirement planning advice

Life assurance

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Overseas opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Central Alliance, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Lead Driller to manage rotary drilling operations. The role requires a full UK driving licence, CSCS, and NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling.

You will work to high standards with engineers and drilling supervisors, providing logs and inspection sheets regularly. We offer overtime benefits, paid travel, and opportunities for career progression within a large, supportive group.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• CSCS and NVQ level 2 in Land Drilling required.
• Willingness to attend internal and external training (Fire Safety, First Aid, PTS, CSCS, CCNSG).
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools.
• Operates various rig types with focus on Comacchio and Fraste machines.
• Flexible with hours and willing to work away from home.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team.
• Good communication and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead Driller primarily for Rotary operations.
• Adhere to best practices and industry standards; training provided.
• Follow instructions from engineers and drilling supervisors.
• Provide paperwork: drill logs and equipment inspection sheets weekly.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling

Tools

Comacchio machines

Fraste machines

WS tooling

Job description

The Vacancy

Central Alliance part of the RSK Group is urgently hiring Lead Drillers

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals with good communication skills. A full UK driving license, CSCS and NVQ level 2 in Land Drilling is essential.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Acting as a Lead Driller primarily for Rotary
• 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.

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses. These may include but not limited to, Fire Safety, First Aid, PTS, CSCS, CCNSG
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools
• Expertise in working with WS tooling and equipment.
• Competence in operating various rig types, with a primary focus on Comacchio and Fraste machines
• Flexible in approach to work - both with regard to working hours and working away from home.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work in a team towards a mutual goal.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all clients and employees.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Additional Benefits Summary

• Overtime will be paid for Saturday night shifts (24 hours normal rate), Saturday day shifts (X1.5 normal rate), Sunday day shifts and Sunday night shifts (X2 normal rate), Friday night shifts and mid-week night shifts (X1.5 normal rate)
• Bonus based on recognised efficiencies, company performance and rig specific bonuses
• Holiday – 31 days per annum including statutory holidays
• +3 days holiday after 3 years’ service+5 days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Annual Leave purchase scheme
• Optional private healthcare for employees
• Digital GP service scheme
• Electric car benefit scheme
• Childcare benefits / vouchers scheme
• Gym membership discounts scheme
• Tastecard restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retirement planning advise
• Free mortgage and financial advice
• Mental Health Support Services
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Overseas opportunities
• Career progression

In return we offer competitive rates of pay, an allocated Toyota Hilux 4WD vehicle with fuel card, prepaid (single occupancy) accommodation (£50 - £65.00+ per night) and a generous additional daily meal allowance (£30.00 per night). Must live within 150-miles of Normanton, West Yorkshire.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer

About Us

We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.

The company’s ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.

Some of Central Alliance’s clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.

Central Alliance 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 diversity 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, sexual 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?