Lead Driller - Rotary

Industry: Ground Investigation

Work Pattern: Permanent, full time

Department: Ground Investigation

We’re urgently hiring Lead Drillers to join our operations team, delivering projects for clients across the UK.

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals with good communication skills. A full UK driving license, CSCS and NVQ level 2 in Land Drilling is essential.

We are offering the role on a full-time, permanent basis.

At Central Alliance we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to the company, please get in touch, we’d love to discuss.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Acting as a Lead Driller primarily for Rotary
• Adhere to best working practices and industry standards, training and guidance will be provided.
• Adhere to working instructions as specified internally from engineers and drilling supervisors.
• Provide paperwork, namely drillers logs and equipment inspection sheets and on a daily to weekly basis.

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognized external training courses. These may include but not limited to, Fire Safety, First Aid, PTS, CSCS, CCNSG
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools
• Expertise in working with WS tooling and equipment.
• Competence in operating various rig types, with a primary focus on Comacchio and Fraste machines
• Flexible in approach to work – both with regard to working hours and working away from home.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work in a team towards a mutual goal.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all clients and employees.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Culture and Benefits

• Overtime will be paid for Saturday night shifts (24 hours normal rate), Saturday day shifts (X1.5 normal rate), Sunday day shifts and Sunday night shifts (X2 normal rate), Friday night shifts and mid-week night shifts (X1.5 normal rate)
• Bonus based on recognised efficiencies, company performance and rig specific bonuses
• Holiday – 31 days per annum including statutory holidays
• Contributory Private Pension Scheme with Aegon
• Use of a company-provided pool vehicle with fuel card
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
• Digital GP Service with AIG Smart Health
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Access to an Employee Discounts scheme for hundreds of retailers, cinemas and travel agencies
• Life cover protection with AIG
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Access to Corporate Cash Plan for subsidised private health care and dentistry
• Volunteering days and social activities
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services
• Regular training and career development
• Overseas opportunities

We recognise that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lead at [email protected]

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area, candidates should confirm this when applying. For more information please contact Graham Clarke, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected] or Amy Davenport, Senior HR Business Partner at [email protected]

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.