Assistant Drillers[991320]

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Assistant Drillers[991320], north west, uk

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Client:

Structural Soils

Location:

north west, uk, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

c2245cd4f06c

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role:

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors as part of a team. We focus on career progression and encourage internal promotion of our drilling staff and many of our Assistant Drillers have gone on to become Lead Drillers with their own drilling rig. The work involves assisting the Lead Driller to drill boreholes on sites all over the UK ranging from inner-city to countryside locations. There will be lots of manual handling and moving heavy items, plus training in the use of some site equipment and plant.

Responsibilities:

• Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK (staying away is often required; all expenses paid)
• To assist the Lead Driller
• Undertaking other general labouring duties e.g. erecting fences, general reinstatement, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples
• Learning the process and operation of drilling rigs
• Maintaining tools and equipment
• Ensuring safety throughout the drilling process

Experience and Qualifications:

• Full driving licence is essential
• Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK
• Previous manual work desirable
• Previous drilling skills and / or experience desirable but not essential
• CSCS Card is desirable but not essential

Salary and benefits:

• £ Commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care
• Regular training and development including an opportunity to obtain NVQ status

The RSK group are an equal opportunities employer