Lead Rotary Driller

Ground Control; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical solutions provider is looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Driller in Leeds. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining rotary drilling rigs, leading on-site teams, and ensuring safe and efficient operations across various national projects. Ideal candidates will have proven rotary drilling experience and strong leadership skills, with an understanding of HSE regulations. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to impact sustainable projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Safety-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigation operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced site environment.
• Solid understanding of HSE regulations, RAMS, and CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• Lead and mentor on-site drilling teams.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality drilling operations.

Skills

Rotary drilling experience

Team leadership

HSE regulations understanding

Ground investigation techniques

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling

Tools

Rotary drilling rigs

Geotechnical reporting tools

Job description

Lead Rotary Driller

Location : Leeds (with national travel)

Salary : Competitive

Contract Type : Permanent

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is growing and were looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Driller to join our specialist team.

At GCES we deliver innovative sustainable and high-quality geotechnical solutions across the UKs biggest infrastructure and environmental projects. Were setting new standards in technical excellence operational integrity and safety and we want driven professionals to help us lead the way.

What Youll Do

As a Lead Rotary Driller youll be responsible for :

• Operating and maintaining rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment
• Leading and mentoring on-site drilling teams
• Ensuring safe efficient and high-quality drilling operations
• Collecting accurate soil and rock samples for geotechnical analysis
• Conducting daily equipment checks and maintenance
• Promoting a strong health safety and environmental culture on-site
• Liaising with clients and site supervisors to deliver projects on time and to specification

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigation operations
• Strong understanding of drilling techniques including open-hole core and wireline coring
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced site environment
• Solid understanding of HSE regulations RAMS and CDM requirements
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure utilities or construction projects

Desirable :

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling (or equivalent qualification)
• First Aid and / or emergency response training
• Experience with digital data logging or geotechnical reporting tools
• Knowledge of foundation piling or slope stabilisation

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

National project variety and career development opportunities

A company culture built on safety teamwork and integrity

Opportunity to make an impact in a sustainability-driven organisation

About Us

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is part of Ground Control Ltd an award-winning UK business leading the way in environmental and infrastructure services.

Our mission is simple to deliver sustainable geotechnical excellence that supports the safe and efficient delivery of critical projects nationwide.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Key Skills

Hand Tools,Construction Experience,Heavy Equipment Operation,Tanker Experience,Mechanical Knowledge,Commercial Driving,OSHA,Heavy Lifting,Horizontal Drilling,CPT Coding,Excavator,Network Architecture

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1