Trainee Site Operative (AWDO-P15165) in Olney)

AWD online; Olney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full specialist in-house and off-site

Career development opportunities

28 days’ holiday

Workplace pension

Full PPE provided

Accommodation provided when projects

Additional allowance when away

Job summary

AWD online advertises a Trainee Site Operative role at Chiltern Thrust Bore, Olney. You will receive full training in trenchless technology and travel nationwide to project sites. The role aims to develop skills toward becoming a skilled Driller and Auger Bore Operator.

Essential qualities include a driving licence, willingness to travel, safety awareness and a can-do attitude. Company training is provided, with 28 days holiday and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and stay away from home.
• Flexibility to work nights or weekends when required.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn a specialist trade.
• Technical aptitude and interest in practical, hands-on work.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• CSCS/CPCS card obtained at own expense if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support trenchless projects by assisting the team with HDD, auger boring and site activities.
• Complete in‑house and off‑site training to develop drilling and auger bore skills.
• Assist lead drillers and coworkers to safely complete project tasks.
• Follow safe working practices and health and safety standards on site.
• Travel with the Olney team to UK project locations and stay away when required.
• Build knowledge of equipment, methods and trenchless technology through training.
• Contribute as a reliable member of the site team in a physically active role.

Skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Health and safety awareness

English fluency

Technical aptitude

Job description

Trainee Site Operative

Are you practical, motivated and looking to build a specialist career in a hands‑on outdoor role? This is an excellent opportunity to join our team at Chiltern Thrust Bore and receive full training in trenchless technology, including horizontal directional drilling and guided auger boring, while working on projects across the UK and developing towards becoming a skilled Driller and Auger Bore Operator. Previous construction or civil engineering experience is not essential, making this an accessible opportunity for someone with technical aptitude, a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn.

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

All levels of experience considered. Candidates do not necessarily need previous construction or civil engineering experience as full training will be provided. However, will require a technical aptitude and a willingness to learn new skills.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Construction Operative, Trainee Construction Operative, Site Assistant, Construction Labourer, Site Labourer, Civils Operative, Drilling Operative, Assistant Driller, Drilling Assistant, Groundworker

SALARY: Starting from £33,800 per annum (£130 per day) + Career Development Opportunities

LOCATION: Olney, Buckinghamshire

This role will involve extensive UK travel with overnight stays. Additional remuneration when working away from home.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 10 hours per day (However, there may be occasions when there is a potential to work overtime and specific projects requiring Night and/or Weekend working at additional rates)

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need a Driving Licence and their own vehicle to commute to the offices in Olney, Buckinghamshire. Company Transport will be provided when travelling to project sites nationwide.

** Opportunities to Train as a Skilled Driller and Auger Bore Operative **

JOB OVERVIEW

The company has an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Site Operative who enjoys practical, physical work and wants to learn a specialist trade. The company provides trenchless technology services to the construction and civil engineering sectors nationwide, using techniques including horizontal directional drilling and guided auger boring.

Working as the Trainee Site Operative you will travel throughout the UK with an experienced team, assisting across trenchless technology projects and learning directly from established lead drillers. The role offers both in‑house and off‑site training, provided and paid for by the company, with the aim of developing successful candidates into fully qualified drilling and Auger Bore Operators.

Previous construction‑sector or directional drilling experience is advantageous but is not essential. As the Trainee Site Operative you will instead need a strong work ethic, technical aptitude, physical fitness and a willingness to learn while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

The role involves extensive UK travel. Some projects will require overnight stays away from home during the working week. Accommodation will be provided by the company together with an additional allowance and expenses when working away.

DUTIES

• Supporting Trenchless Projects: Assist experienced team members with the delivery of trenchless technology services, including horizontal directional drilling, guided auger boring and associated site activities
• Learning Specialist Techniques: Complete company‑funded in‑house and off‑site training while developing the practical and technical skills required to progress towards becoming a skilled Driller and Auger Bore Operator
• Assisting Lead Drillers: Work closely with lead drillers and other experienced colleagues, following instructions and supporting the safe and effective completion of project activities
• Working Safely on Site: Follow safe working practices and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness to protect colleagues, contractors, members of the public and yourself
• Supporting Nationwide Projects: Travel with the team from the Olney office to project locations across the UK, including staying away from home when required
• Developing Technical Skills: Build knowledge of specialist equipment, working methods and trenchless technology through practical experience and structured training
• Contributing to the Site Team: Take a positive, hands‑on approach to physical site work and contribute effectively as a reliable member of the project team

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to commute to the company’s offices in Olney, Buckinghamshire. Company transport is provided from the office to project sites nationwide
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and stay away from home during the working week when projects require it
• Flexibility to work nights or weekends when required
• Positive, can‑do attitude with a genuine willingness to learn new skills and develop a specialist trade
• Technical aptitude and an interest in practical, hands‑on work
• Physical fitness suitable for an outdoor and physically active site‑based role
• Fluency in verbal and written English
• Successful applicants must obtain a CSCS/CPCS card at their own expense if they do not already hold one

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience within construction or a related environment
• Experience or skills relating to directional drilling or guided auger boring
• HGV Class 2 licence; however, this is advantageous only and this is not a driving role

BENEFITS

• Full specialist in‑house and off‑site training provided and paid for by the company
• Career development opportunities with the potential to progress towards becoming a skilled Driller and Auger Bore Operator
• 28 days’ holiday inclusive of 8 statutory bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Full PPE provided free of charge
• Accommodation provided when projects require overnight stays
• Additional allowance and expenses when working away from home

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

JOB REF: AWDO-P15165

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Chiltern Thrust Bore