Labourer - Drilling Support Operative

Become a vital member of the Drilling Department of a ground investigation company. Assist in the operation of drilling rigs in a range of site environments throughout the UK to produce high quality samples, cores and in-situ test results to industry standards and maintain the high-quality reputation of CC Ground Investigations Ltd. The role will involve working on a number of varying contracts throughout the UK

Main Responsibilities

· Work under the direct supervision of a Lead Driller

· Assist with the operation of multi-purpose geotechnical rotary drilling rigs, dynamic sampling rigs and cable percussion rigs to produce high quality geotechnical sampling, coring, open holing, and in-situ testing

· Follow instruction accurately with care and precision

· Installation of geotechnical and geo-environmental monitoring equipment

· Maintain company drilling rig, equipment, and vehicles to a high standard

· General labouring duties to assist in the recovery of high-quality core samples

· Follow company operational and health and safety procedures

· Based out of Gloucester office (Innsworth) with frequent travel

· Willing to work throughout the UK and stay away overnight as contracts demand.

· Enjoys working outside in a variety of site environments

· No previous experience in this role required as fully supervised training is provided.

· Industry relevant tickets/qualifications desirable including: CSCS, Shea Gas, PTS, BESC, CAT, manual handling, first aid, however full on the job training can be provided

· Personal motivation, organisation and self-management is key to being successful

· You will possess a clean full UK driving licence, ideally with entitlement for towing and driving vehicles up to 7.5 ton, although not essential as training can be provided.

· Due to the nature of the role would suit hardworking individuals with aspirations to further develop a career in the drilling industry to gain up to NVQ Level 3 Land Drilling.

· Previous experience of working in either the construction or agriculture sector would be of an advantage.

· Extremely competitive salary starts from £27,000.

· Generous overtime payments with OTE range of £28,000 - £32,000

· 33 days holiday, including bank/public holidays

· Christmas shutdown

· Long service awards

· Employee discounts and benefits on travel, leisure & retail

· Recognition & Reward Program

· Recruitment referral scheme

· Free onsite parking

· Full expenses paid whilst working away

· Structured training and personal development/progression plan

· Proven career pathway

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Sick pay