Lead Driller (Geotechnical)
Rotherham
Reference: BY196489
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
A respected UK consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering, is expanding their ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Lead Driller.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork. You'll be part of a professional, friendly team delivering exciting geotechnical and environmental projects across the UK. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialist drilling equipment, and taking pride in doing things right - this role is for you!
What the Lead Driller will do:
- Operate and maintain drilling and sampling rigs, including window sampling and dynamic probing equipment.
- Collect accurate soil and groundwater samples in accordance with industry standards.
- Record site data, sample depths, and ground conditions clearly and precisely.
- Carry out daily safety checks and basic maintenance on rigs.
- Work closely with technical staff to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
- Be willing to travel and stay away from home when required (expenses paid).
What you'll need to be considered for the Lead Driller role:
- Proven track record in geotechnical or environmental drilling
- CSCS card (essential)
- NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or equivalent (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence
- Commitment to safe working and flexibility to work across multiple sites.
- Live in or near to Rotherham
What's in it for the Lead Driller selected:
- Excellent pay (£30,000 - £40,000) and overtime rates.
- Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Cycle-to-work and fitness incentive schemes.
- Company pension and life assurance.
Ready to take the next step in your drilling career?
Apply today or contact us for a confidential chat about this opportunity.
If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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