Lead Rotary Driller
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Lead Rotary Driller
Location: Leeds (with national travel)
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is growing and were looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Driller to join our specialist team.
At GCES we deliver innovative sustainable and high-quality geotechnical solutions across the UKs biggest infrastructure and environmental projects. Were setting new standards in technical excellence operational integrity and safety and we want driven professionals to help us lead the way.
What Youll Do
As a Lead Rotary Driller youll be responsible for:
- Operating and maintaining rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment
- Leading and mentoring on-site drilling teams
- Ensuring safe efficient and high-quality drilling operations
- Collecting accurate soil and rock samples for geotechnical analysis
- Conducting daily equipment checks and maintenance
- Promoting a strong health safety and environmental culture on-site
- Liaising with clients and site supervisors to deliver projects on time and to specification
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigation operations
- Strong understanding of drilling techniques including open-hole core and wireline coring
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced site environment
- Solid understanding of HSE regulations RAMS and CDM requirements
- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure utilities or construction projects
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling (or equivalent qualification)
- First Aid and/or emergency response training
- Experience with digital data logging or geotechnical reporting tools
- Knowledge of foundation piling or slope stabilisation
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
National project variety and career development opportunities
A company culture built on safety teamwork and integrity
Opportunity to make an impact in a sustainability-driven organisation
About Us
Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is part of Ground Control Ltd an award-winning UK business leading the way in environmental and infrastructure services.
Our mission is simple to deliver sustainable geotechnical excellencethat supports the safe and efficient delivery of critical projects nationwide.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Tanker Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Commercial Driving
- OSHA
- Heavy Lifting
- Horizontal Drilling
- CPT Coding
- Excavator
- Network Architecture
About Company
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