Assistant Driller Labourer

Arcadis are looking for a new Assistant driller / Site Labourer to be based from our Gloucester facility. The position will involve working throughout the UK across a variety of sites and sectors including manufacturing petrochemical and construction environments.

Whilst beneficial no previous experience in land drilling is necessary as this is an entry-level role with great scope for promotion through to lead driller in the future this role requires someone who enjoys working outside in a wide variety of site environments.

The role will require you to travel to sites across the UK during the working week and stay local to the drilling site Monday-Friday. PPE and Single Accommodation/Travel expenses will be provided.

Please note that although the majority of work will be away daily commuting to the depot will be required; therefore the successful candidate will reside within a reasonable commute from Gloucester.

• As an Assistant Driller you will operate in a two-person team supporting the Lead Driller to complete drilling projects across the UK and occasionally in Europe.
• This will include driving to the drilling site setting up and advancing boreholes using installing arange of drilling equipment collecting ground samples installing & monitoring of equipment making the drilling site work areassafe following H&S procedures and other ad hoc duties.
• You will receive training from day one to become a competent Assistant Driller and will be enrolled in/onan NVQ on completion of your probationary period.

For those wishing to progress further in-house training apprenticeships and NVQs in Land Drilling and receive training from day one will be available to allow you to work towards becoming a qualified Lead Driller. Arcadis is also a proudly National Living Wage Employer

• You must be a motivated person who enjoys hands-on outdoor jobs. A background of education or working in a labour-intensive role such as ex-military construction or agriculture would be advantageous.
• A driving license is essential.
• Ability to stay away from home Monday-Friday. Single occupancy accommodation Travel and Food allowance will be provided.
• Basic IT Skills
• The following competencies/accreditations would be beneficial: CSCS SPA/PIA Personal Track Safety (PTS) but if not held the required training will be provided in any event by Arcadis.