Lead Rotary Drilling Operative - On-Site Team Lead

UKund Control; Greater London; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCGS) seeks an experienced Lead Rotary Drilling Operative to lead safe, efficient, on-site drilling operations for ground investigations in London with national travel. You will supervise drilling teams, prepare sites, perform open-hole and core drilling, and ensure precise sampling and data recording.

The role requires strong HSE understanding, experience on infrastructure projects, and the ability to mentor others.

Competenze

• Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigations.
• Strong knowledge of drilling techniques and geotechnical sampling.
• Experience supervising site teams.
• Good understanding of HSE and site safety requirements.
• Experience working on infrastructure or construction projects.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling (or equivalent).
• First Aid or emergency response training.
• Experience using digital logging or site data tools.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain rotary drilling rigs for ground investigations.
• Lead and supervise on-site drilling teams.
• Prepare sites, carry out open-hole, core, and rock coring works.
• Ensure accurate sampling, logging, and data recording.
• Maintain equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Act as the on-site representative, providing progress updates to management.
• Deliver drilling works safely, on time, and to specification.
• Allocate daily tasks and mentor less experienced operatives.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, CDM, and RAMS requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks and site safety briefings.
• Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction.

Conoscenze

Rotary drilling experience

Geotechnical sampling knowledge

Site supervision

HSE/site safety understanding

Infrastructure/construction project経験

Formazione

NVQ Level 2/3 in Land Drilling (or equivalent)

Strumenti

Digital logging tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCGS) seeks an experienced Lead Rotary Drilling Operative to lead safe, efficient, on-site drilling operations for ground investigations in London with national travel. You will supervise drilling teams, prepare sites, perform open-hole and core drilling, and ensure precise sampling and data recording.

The role requires strong HSE understanding, experience on infrastructure projects, and the ability to mentor others.