Structural Soils part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity! Due to the growth of our team, we have a vacancy for a Lead Rotary Driller to join our team in Avonmouth, Bristol, 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:
- Competently operate a rotary drilling rig for site investigation boreholes, including the timely submission of borehole logs
- Understand and carry out work as instructed to comply with the project specification, including in-situ testing, sampling and installations
- Maintain good communication with colleagues and clients
- Work in a tidy and professional manner; be self-sufficient and reliable
- Inspect, take care of, maintain and report on the drilling rigs, equipment and vehicles that are provided for your use
- Assistant in minor or basic maintenance and repairs as needed
- Submit records for SHEQ purposes, such as daily equipment checks.
- Understand and work to regulatory and company standards of health, safety, environment and quality
- Comply with all company policies, industry regulations and specifications
- Use initiative and experience to overcome challenges on site
- Maintain a full UK driving license, including towing license
- Complete training and assessments as per company requirements
- Supervise and train drilling assistants
- Due to the nature of the business your job description will inevitably change and you will from time to time be required to undertake other activities to meet the needs of the business as directed by your management team.
- SSL drillers are assigned field tablets to record their borehole logs and site records. Full training will be given on use of this app
- Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK (staying away is often required; all expenses paid)
Experience & Qualifications:
- CSCS and NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller) required
- BDA accreditation preferred
- Full driving licence is essential
- Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK
Salary and benefits:
Salary between 33,000 & 42,000 Depending on experience.
Overtime pay for night and weekend working
Regular training and development
Contributory Pension Scheme
Company van provided for site work
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
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.