Ground Investigation Driller

Job description

We have a number of exciting opportunities to join a growing and progressive ground investigation and grouting contractor, on sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for motivated, hardworking Cable Percussive and/or Rotary Drillers with good communication skills.

The role will support our site investigation projects across the UK. If you enjoy practical, hands-on work outdoors and want to develop a career in drilling and geotechnics, this could be the role for you.

This is a full-time, permanent position that will require travel. You will work outdoors in all weathers, and must have a willingness to learn and pride in your work.

Projects range from single-day jobs to multi-week/month schemes across infrastructure, industrial and energy sites.

 The role will:

Support the safe and efficient operation of drilling rigs and specialist equipment
Carry out routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance
Assist with mobilisation of plant and equipment
Work closely with Site Engineers, Project Managers and team members to deliver projects on schedule
Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance at all times

Desired profile

You’ll need to have a background in geotechnical drilling holding an NVQ in Land Drilling, CSCS or PTS qualification, along with a full UK driving licence, 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.

Please be aware that due to the nature of the role, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing on day one of employment, and on an ad hoc basis thereafter.

Candidates should be prepared for a variety of workloads from general routine jobs to task that carry out responsibility.

We require candidates to have good planning and and organisation skills, problem solving skills, ability to use their own initiative, good knowledge, attention to deal, excellent communication skills, a professional approach and good customer-service focus.

In return for your expertise, and enthusiasm, we offer a competitive remuneration package including:

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance
A Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme
Employee Share Scheme
Employee Perks (Discount programme)

We offer above industry pay, which includes opportunities for overtime and  bonus, along with subsistence to contribute to costs when working away.

Soil Engineering 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.

About Soil Engineering

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited was founded in 1963 as the Ground Investigation arm of Holst Construction.
Created with the intention of giving Holst a technical advantage in their design process through detailed ground investigation, we now provide that same geotechnical specialist advantage to clients across the UK, through our three core business streams:
• Ground Investigation
• Drilling and Grouting
• Geotechnical Testing

Our capabilities are delivered by a highly skilled team of Operatives and Engineers, with a comprehensive in-house support team providing Plant Maintenance, Procurement and Commercial Services. Based across the UK at Leeds, Coatbridge and Camberley we offer a complete service from desk study to completed design and remediation across a broad scope of geotechnical specialist disciplines. Our systems are certified for Safety, Environmental Management and Quality.