SEGL Cable Percussive Driller

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Holiday allowance

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Share scheme

Job summary

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited is seeking a skilled operator to run a cable percussion drilling rig on UK sites, drill boreholes, install casing, and oversee sampling and testing. You will maintain drilling logs and ensure setups are safe and efficient.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling and adherence to health and safety practices, with strong planning, problem solving, and communication abilities. Willingness to travel and work on site across the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Land Drilling required.
• Ability to work to a defined health and safety management system.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cable percussion drilling rig to form boreholes.
• Drill boreholes, install casing and oversee sampling and testing; maintain drilling logs.
• Ensure rig is properly set up and maintained to enable efficient drilling and minimize environmental impact.
• Work away on sites across the UK with the operational team and clients.

Skills

Drilling rig operation

Health & safety compliance

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling

Job description

Soil Engineering’s greatest resource is our people. Specialists in their field, benefitting from extensive training, support, and long-term career development through delivering excellent projects for our clients, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll appreciate the opportunity to apply your talents to projects that will provide you with the kind of challenges your skills deserve.

As a talented professional, this exciting role offers you the perfect opportunity to apply your skills to real-world projects that challenge and develop your potential. You’ll receive hands‑on training and experience to build a rewarding career in construction, working on projects that span the entire contract lifecycle—from pre‑contract Estimating and Design, through to mobilisation, site works, and contract completion.

The Role

We are looking for candidates that will operate cable percussion drilling plant and equipment to form boreholes within the ground.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working away Monday to Friday, on sites across the UK, you will be part of the operational site team delivering works for our Clients.

Responsible for operating the cable percussion drilling rig, you will drill boreholes, install casing, and oversee sampling and testing at different depths, as well as maintaining Drilling Logs for submission.

You’ll make sure the rig is properly set up and maintained, to ensure efficient drilling and minimize environmental impact.

What We’re Looking For

You will need to hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Land Drilling, and be able to work to a defined health and safety management system, with an understanding of what is required from yourself and other colleagues.

You should be prepared for a variety of workloads from general routine jobs, to task that carry out responsibility. You should have good planning and organisation skills, and need to have excellent problem solving skills, use your own initiative, have great attention to detail, excellent communication skills, a professional approach and good customer-service focus.

Why Soil Engineering?

Soil Engineering brings over 60 years of experience, and our highly-skilled team provides leading geotechnical expertise through ground investigation, drilling and grouting, and geotechnical testing.

A career at Soil Engineering means working with leading experts and continuously building your knowledge as part of a supportive community that takes care of one another.

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground‑breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

We view every project as a unique challenge. Our approach is to question the norm and understand Client needs, where we can add value to the overall project delivery.

Enjoy a benefits package that prioritises you! Here’s what you can expect:

• Career Support: including pathways to professional training and development.
• Time for you: Holiday allowance.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave.
• Health, Fitness and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP access, Optional Dental Plan, Routine Company Medical and health checks, Occupational Health & Wellbeing Support, Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access to gym discounts.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Finances: Competitive Salary, Discretionary Bonus Scheme - based on company results, Option to purchase shares in our Group Share Scheme at a discounted rate, Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation), Join our contributory workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance for financial security.

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited is committed to equal opportunities in employment, with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.