Structural Soils
Lead Driller
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The Vacancy
Due to an increase in workload, Structural Soils, part of the RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Lead Rotary Driller to join our expanding team in England, UK.
We have two roles, one to be based in the South of England and one in the North of England.
Responsibilities:
- Competently operate a rotary drilling rig for site investigation boreholes, including the timely submission of borehole logs.
- Understand and carry out work as instructed to comply with the project specification, including in-situ testing, sampling, and installations.
- Maintain good communication with colleagues and clients.
- Work in a tidy and professional manner; be self-sufficient and reliable.
- Inspect, take care of, maintain, and report on the drilling rigs, equipment, and vehicles provided for your use.
- Assist in minor or basic maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Submit records for SHEQ purposes, such as daily equipment checks.
- Understand and work to regulatory and company standards of health, safety, environment, and quality.
- Comply with all company policies, industry regulations, and specifications.
- Use initiative and experience to overcome challenges on site.
- Maintain a full UK driving license, including towing license.
- Complete training and assessments as per company requirements.
- Supervise and train drilling assistants.
- Due to the nature of the business, your job description will inevitably change, and you will from time to time be required to undertake other activities to meet the needs of the business as directed by your management team.
- SSL drillers are assigned field tablets to record their borehole logs and site records. Full training will be given on the use of this app.
- Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK (staying away is often required; all expenses paid).
Person Specification:
- CSCS and NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller) required.
- BDA accreditation preferred.
- Full driving license is essential.
- Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK.
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Salary and benefits:
- Salary between £36,000 & £45,000 depending on experience.
- 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 36 for extended service.
- Life insurance, pension scheme, and free private GP service.
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan, and discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, plus more.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Health & wellbeing programme.
- Payment of relevant professional memberships and mentoring to chartership.
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer.
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
About Us
Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth, and Tonbridge.
Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical, and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists, and environmental scientists.
Structural Soils 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.
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By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognize 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.
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