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The Borehole Solution Group, is a long established multi-disciplinary company with its land management division, and its geotechnical & geoenvironmental contractor and consultant division. We now have a unique opportunity for a Ground Investigation Lead Driller with at least 3 years relevant industry experience to join our growing Geotechnical Division primarily working out of the Peterborough area. However other area’s are available.
The role will involve operating our multi-purpose rotary drilling rigs on various projects in a wide range of environments. A challenging and rewarding role.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operation of multi-purpose geotechnical rotary drilling rigs. Some experience of working with the Sonic drilling system would be of benefit but not essential.
- Undertake geotechnical sampling, coring, open holing and in-situ testing to recognised industry standards.
- High quality installation of geotechnical and geo-environmental monitoring equipment.
- Responsible for onsite drilling operations and management of Drilling Support Operatives/Assistant Drillers.
- Maintain company drilling rig, equipment and vehicles to a high standard.
- Liaise with clients, colleagues and scheme engineers.
- Work in accordance to company SHEQ procedures.
Essential Professional/Technical Skills & Qualifications:
- In-depth working knowledge of drilling rigs and their capabilities. Preferably NVQ Land Driller qualified.
- Minimum of three years lead rotary drilling experience preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of the UK ground investigation industry, standards and working practices.
- A good working knowledge of health and safety practises.
- Willing to work throughout the UK and stay away overnight as contracts demand – majority of work will however be within commutable distance.
- Industry relevant tickets/qualifications desirable including: CSCS, NPORS, CPCS however training will be provided.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Ability to self-manage.
- You will possess a clean driving licence.
- All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
Salary and benefits:
- Salary is above the national average with great benefits.
- Renumeration is relevant to experience and paid monthly.
- Overtime paid and time. Shift and schedule – Monday to Friday
- Our company provides a strong focus on training and developing all its employees to the highest level from plant operations training and Health & Safety Leadership Training, through to BOSIET, we offer and promote a wide range of training to invest in our employees.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Company vehicle to perform your role and fuel card.
- 24hr access to mental health and wellbeing support.
To apply for the Ground Investigation Lead Driller role, simply send your CV, and we will review it and contact you immediately.
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
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Construction
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