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Job Title: Lead Driller (Cable Percussion)

Salary/Rate: £30,000 - £35,000

Location: Huddersfield

Job Type: Permanent

Industry/Specialist Area: Construction

Client Description:

Our client is one the UK’s leading drilling contractors, with engineered, bespoke solutions tailored to a wide variety of clients across a diverse range of sectors. A leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, our client is committed to continuous improvement and the development of new, innovative methodologies, processes and products. They invest heavily in both their employees and the latest technology to ensure that they remain at the forefront of the market, in short, they are driving an industry wide technological revolution, bringing efficiency, quality and visibility to everything they do.

Job Description:

Due to continued and sustained growth in the UK, and a significant increase in workload, our client is now looking to recruit a Lead Driller (Cable Percussion). Reporting to the Regional Drilling Manager, you will be based from their Yorkshire Depot, and joining an experienced and enthusiastic team of staff delivering drilling and ground investigation services to a wide ranging client base across the UK.

The Lead Driller will primarily be responsible for safely setting up and advancing cable percussion boreholes, carryout in-situ testing, installing monitoring wells and backfilling boreholes in accordance with the specification provided by the Client.

Key Responsibilities

Comply to all Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies and site specific EH&S requirements at all times
Responsible for the health and safety of the drill crew and other operatives and sub-contractors who may be operating within the drilling area controlled by the Lead Driller
Attend inductions, training and EH&S meetings as and when required
Attend and successfully complete necessary health and safety training required to deliver projects safely
Work with project managers and site engineers to ensure field work is delivered safely and efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards
Produce site records including, but not limited to; daily drilling logs, pre-start drilling rig checks, one minute risk assessments, vehicle and tachograph records
Undertake ground investigation utilising cable percussion drilling in accordance with the appropriate specification
Complete in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with the requirements set out in Eurocode 7 and British Standards
With the assistance of the Driller, carry out routine and preventative maintenance, including regular cleaning of rig and vehicle, as and when required. Ensuring the maintenance and appearance of the drill rig and vehicle is kept to a high standard
Undertake other general labouring duties e.g. erecting fences, general reinstatement, light instrument monitoring, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples

Role Requirements

Full Clean UK Diving License with ability/licence to tow desirable
Valid CSCS card
Level 2 NVQ in Land Drilling (Preferred)
Mobility, flexibility and commitment
Excellent awareness of Health & Safety
Work on own or as part of a team
Organised and motivated
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Keep accurate, legible records of work / tests carried out
Forklift experience and licence, desirable but not essential

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong cable percussion drilling background and have demonstrable experience working for a drilling contractor. An attractive basic salary (permanent) plus extensive benefits package and overtime is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work given the company’s market leading status in this sector and their dedication to continued and ambitious growth.

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