Assistant driller in Berwick-Upon-Tweed

The Vacancy

Berwick Upon Tweed, UK. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a supportive and experienced team that focuses on quality and H&S. We work all over the UK ranging from inner-city to countryside locations.

The Vacancy

Structural Soils/JB Site Investigations

part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity! Due to the continued growth of our team, we have a vacancy for an Assistant Driller to join our team based in Berwick Upon Tweed, UK. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a supportive and experienced team that focuses on quality and H&S. We work all over the UK ranging from inner-city to countryside locations.

Responsibilities

• Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK (staying away is often required; all expenses paid)
• Assisting Lead Drillers in our Drilling Department on sites all over the UK ranging from inner-city to countryside locations
• Undertaking general labouring duties e.g., erecting fences, general reinstatement, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples
• Manual handling and moving heavy items, plus training in the use of some site equipment and plant
• Assisting with tasks in the Warehouse
• Opportunities to work on all of our rig types

About You

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Have a flexible approach to working with a focus of delivering results.
• Be reliable and have good time-keeping skills.
• Enjoy working as a team and have the ability to work individually on tasks.
• Be able to carry out physically challenging tasks.
• Be able to follow strict industry health and safety and environmental standards.
• A CSCS Card is desirable but not essential.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Overtime pay for night and weekend working
• Regular training and development
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care (medical and dental)
• Discounted gym memberships and activity savings
• Employee discounts schemes
• Life assurance
• Access to digital GP service and mental health support
• Bereavement counselling and probate advice
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Wellbeing Hub

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

JB Site Investigations, formed in 1975 and located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK, has evolved into a key part of the group’s extensive ground investigation offering. We operate throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The business has over 20 trained drilling specialists and is experienced in delivering a wide range of services, including cable percussion drilling, rotary drilling, window sampling, water-well construction, geothermal drilling, dynamic sampling and standard penetration calibration. We are one of the largest supply-only drilling businesses in the UK and have a wide range of clients in the private and public sectors. JB Site Investigations 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 remains 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. 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?