Lead Rotary Driller - Ground Investigation (Remote)

central-alliance

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Private Pension Scheme
Digital GP Service
Gym and lifestyle discounts
Flexible benefits programme
Life cover protection
Access to Wellbeing Hub

Job summary

A leading ground investigation company is urgently hiring a Lead Driller for remote work. The role involves operating various rig types and adhering to industry standards, with a required 3 years experience in geotechnical drilling. A full UK driving license and NVQ level 2 in Land Drilling are essential. Offering a salary of up to £60k, plus overtime and benefits like a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in Geotechnical Drilling required.
  • Expected to attend and pass training courses.
  • Competence in operating various rig types.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Lead Driller primarily for Rotary.
  • Adhere to best working practices and industry standards.
  • Provide paperwork like drillers logs and inspection sheets.

Skills

Good communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Self-motivated with a positive attitude
Flexibility in approach to work

Education

NVQ level 2 in Land Drilling
Full UK driving license

Tools

Comacchio rigs
Fraste machines
WS tooling and equipment

Job description

Lead Driller – Rotary / Drilling / Ground Investigation

Location: Remote

Industry: Ground Investigation

Work Pattern: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Up to £60k per year (achievable with overtime and bonuses)

We’re urgently hiringLead Drillersto join our operations team, delivering projects for clients across the UK.

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

We are offering the role on a full-time, permanent basis.

At Central Alliance we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to the company, please get in touch, we’d love to discuss.

Accountabilities
  • Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognized 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.
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all clients and employees.
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
  • Unrestricted work rights in the UK
  • Salary up to £60k per year (achievable with overtime and bonuses)
  • Opportunities to claim overtime
  • 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)
  • Bonuses based on recognised efficiencies, company performance and rig specific bonuses
  • Contributory Private Pension Scheme
  • Use of a company-provided pool vehicle with fuel card
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
  • Digital GP Service
  • Gym and lifestyle discounts
  • Access to an Employee Discounts scheme for hundreds of retailers, cinemas and travel agencies
  • Life cover protection
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle scheme
  • Access to Corporate Cash Plan for subsidised private health care and dentistry
  • Volunteering days and social activities
  • Retirement and mortgage advice
  • Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
  • Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
  • Regular training and career development
Additional Information

Application Question:In 1-2 sentences, please describe how your previous experience is relevant to this role? Why are you a good fit for this job?

Experience: Geotechnical Drilling: three years (required)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:Remote

We recognise that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lead at Bradley.Falcus@central-alliance.co.uk

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area, candidates should confirm this when applying. For more information please contact Graham Clarke, Recruitment Business Partner atgclarke@rsk.co.uk or Amy Davenport, Senior atadavenport@rsk.co.uk.

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. To find out more about RSK Group click here

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