Central Alliance
Driller: CPT Operator
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The Vacancy
Central Alliance part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for a Driller/CPT Operator to join their team in Normanton, UK.
The Role:
Accountable to the Principal Engineer, this role would suit an experienced driller or CPT Operator with a passion for working outdoors and travelling, combined with a proactive, 'can-do' attitude. We are seeking someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects, leading by example and delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently.
When not on site, you will be required to commute daily to the Don Pedro Avenue Yard or Wakefield Office, so we are ideally looking for someone that lives within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the office, or someone that is willing to relocate.
As the successful candidate, you will sit within the Instrumentation & Monitoring division, delivering Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) services on a wide variety of geotechnical and infrastructure projects across the UK, or at times, occasionally abroad. Alongside delivering projects, you will play an important role in coaching and developing junior members of the team, helping to maintain the high standards at Central Alliance is known for.
Accountabilities:
- Delivering safe, high-quality Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) services in accordance with project specifications, client requirements and industry standards.
- Leading site mobilisation, set up and demobilisation activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
- Operating, inspecting and carrying out routine maintenance of CPT rigs, equipment and tooling.
- Collecting, processing and reviewing CPT data, producing accurate field reports and ensuring data quality throughout project delivery.
- Completing project documentation to a high standard as and when required, including but not limited to inspections, SHE documentation and daily progress reports.
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members, promoting safe working practices and developing technical capability.
- Upholding excellent safety and housekeeping standards, representing our company professionally on every site.
- Assisting with the maintenance and organisation of the yard, equipment and vehicles when not working on site.
- Supporting business improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and ways of working.
- Working across the UK to travel to client sites, as and when required.
- Adhering to all RSK company policies and complying with client policies and procedures when on site.
About You:
People are at the heart of our business. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have / can demonstrate:
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- Previous experience operating Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) equipment or similar ground investigation/drilling equipment.
- Flexible approach to work, including adaptability in hours and willingness to travel or work away from home up to 100% of the working week.
- Good understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality standards within a site-based environment.
- Proactive, positive attitude, adaptable, with resilient to work in diverse environmental conditions / able to handle the physical demands of the role.
- Ability to follow instructions, work to deadlines, work part of a multi-disciplinary team and also work solo, using own initiative.
- Strong communication, and organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and achieve targets.
- Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office 365.
- Willingness to attend and pass internal and industry-recognised external training courses. These may include, but are not limited to, PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, CSCS, CAT, First Aid, and manual handling training.
- Full UK Driver’s Licence (Manual)
- Ability to conduct business in a professional and polite manner at all times, adhering to and promoting our Core Values.
- Unrestricted work rights in United Kingdom.
Culture and Benefits:
At Central Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:
- Salary commensurate with experience within the range of 30,000 and 40,000
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Use of a company-provided pool vehicle with fuel card
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
- Digital GP Service
- Gym and lifestyle discounts
- Life cover protection
- Optional private healthcare
- Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
- Volunteering days
- Retirement and mortgage advice
- Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
- Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
- Regular training and career development
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer
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About Us
We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.
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The company’s ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.
Some of Central Alliance’s clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.
Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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