Lead Driller

Lead Driller

Location: South East Wales

Job Type: Permanent, Full time with UK-wide travel

Salary: Up to £50,000 Depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting a Lead Rotary Driller to work with our client who specializes in geotechnical, geo-environmental, and ground investigation services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to run this side of the business, making it an ideal role for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

If you have strong knowledge of UK ground investigation standards, industry practices, and health and safety procedures, then this will be a great opportunity for you.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Operation of multi-purpose geotechnical drilling rigs
2. Onsite drilling operations and management of drilling support operatives
3. Undertake geotechnical sampling, coring, open holding, and in-situ testing to recognized industry standards
4. High-quality installation of geotechnical and geo-environmental monitoring equipment
5. Create daily driller log sheets
6. Follow company H&S procedures

Your Skills and Experience

1. In-depth working knowledge of drilling rigs and their capabilities
2. Minimum 2 years lead rotary drilling experience required
3. Good knowledge of the UK ground investigation industry standards and working practices
4. Willingness to work all over the UK and stay away overnight
5. Good planning and time management skills
6. Industry relevant tickets/qualifications ideally: CSCS, Shea Gas, BESC, PTS, CAT, manual handling, and first aid
7. Good communicator as will be dealing with clients and staff
8. Clean driving license ideally with entitlement for towing and driving vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes

To apply for the Rotary Lead Driller role, simply send your CV, and we will review it and contact you immediately. Your Talent Solutions is a recruitment company that specializes in projects and programs.