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Department: Engineering
Location: Kingswinford
Description
- Contract: Permanent, Full-time
- Location: Midlands (site-based)
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm / 4:30pm
- Salary: Competitive
About Us
GIP Ltd is one of the longest established geological, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering companies of its kind in the Midlands. Established in 1982, we have been delivering high-quality ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical expertise for over 40 years across Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
We provide a comprehensive range of ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base spanning construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors. In 2023, GIP became a member of the Celnor Group, a people-focused business that invests in the growth, development and training of all its colleagues.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
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About the Role
We are seeking a Driller to join our ground investigation team in the Midlands. Working as the second member of a two-person drilling crew, you will support the Lead Driller in delivering ground investigation projects safely and efficiently across a variety of sites. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the ground investigation and drilling sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Driller with daily drilling operations
- Assist with cable percussion and windowless sampling activities
- Collect and manage samples on site
- Assist with equipment setup, operation and maintenance
- Complete site documentation as required
- Follow company health and safety procedures
- Support mobilisation and demobilisation of drilling equipment
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential Requirements
- Ground investigation, drilling, construction or utility experience
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel to sites across the Midlands
Desirable
- Ability to tow trailers and equipment
- Experience with cable percussion or windowless sampling
- NVQ Land Drilling qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Street Works accreditation
- Rail or water sector experience
- First Aid qualification
- DBS clearance
What We're Looking For
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We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who enjoys working outdoors as part of a team. The successful candidate will be keen to learn, maintain high safety standards and develop a long-term career within ground investigation.
Training and support will be provided, including opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications and progress within the business.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
- Company pension scheme
- Company vehicles for work use
- Workwear and PPE provided
- Training and development opportunities
GIP is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
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