At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate drilling rigs and collect soil samples for exciting projects.
- Company: Respected UK consultancy with a focus on quality and teamwork.
- Benefits: Great salary, health support, annual leave, and fitness incentives.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and make a real impact in geotechnical engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in drilling, CSCS card, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Lead Geotechnical Driller
- Location: Rotherham Reference: BY
A respected UK consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering is expanding its ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Lead Geotechnical Driller to be based near Rotherham.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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).
Requirements
- 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 Rotherham.
- What’s in it for you
- Excellent pay (£32,000 - £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.
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Geotechnical Driller in Rotherham) employer: Penguin Recruitment
Penguin Recruitment is an excellent employer for Geotechnical Engineers in Cardiff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises career growth and chartership opportunities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible perks, employees can thrive while working on technically challenging projects that make a real impact.
