Lead Driller

Lead Driller



Location: South East Wales



Job Type: Permanent, Full time with UK-wide travel



Salary: Up to £50,000 Depending on experience 



The Opportunity 



We are currently recruiting a Lead Rotary Driller to work with our client who is specialising in geotechnical, geo-environmental, and ground investigation services. The opportunity here is that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to run this side of the business and it is an ideal role for someone looking to take the next step in their career.



If you have strong knowledge of UK ground investigation standards, industry practices, health and safety procedures, and looking to take the next step in your career, then this will be a great opportunity for you.



Roles & Responsibilities 



Operation of multi-purpose geotechnical drilling rigs

Onsite drilling operations and management of drilling support operatives

Undertake geotechnical sampling, coring, open holding and in-situ testing to recognised industry standards

High-quality installation of geotechnical and geo-environmental monitoring equipment

Create daily driller log sheets

Follow company H&S procedures



Your Skills and Experience 



In-depth working knowledge of drilling rigs and their capabilities

Min 2 years lead rotary drilling experience is required

Good knowledge of the UK ground investigation industry standards and working practices

Happy to work all over the UK and stay away overnight

Good planning and time management

Industry relevant tickets/qualifications ideally: CSCS, Shea Gas, BESC, PTS, CAT, manual handling and first aid

Good communicator as will be dealing with clients and staff

Clean driving license ideally with entitlement for towing and driving vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes To apply for the Rotary Lead Driller role, simply send your CV, and we will review it and contact you immediately. Your Talent Solutions is a recruitment company that specialises in projects and programs