Geotechnical Driller
Sheffield
Reference: BY(phone number removed)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
A respected UK consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering, is expanding their ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Geotechnical Driller.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork. You'll be part of a professional, friendly team delivering exciting geotechnical and environmental projects across the UK. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialist drilling equipment, and taking pride in doing things right - this role is for you!
What the Geotechnical Driller will do:
Operate and maintain drilling and sampling rigs, including window sampling and dynamic probing equipment.
Collect accurate soil and groundwater samples in accordance with industry standards.
Record site data, sample depths, and ground conditions clearly and precisely.
Carry out daily safety checks and basic maintenance on rigs.
Work closely with technical staff to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
Be willing to travel and stay away from home when required (expenses paid).
What you'll need to be considered for the Geotechnical Driller role:
Proven track record in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
CSCS card (essential).
NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or equivalent (preferred).
Full UK driving licence.
Commitment to safe working and flexibility to work across multiple sites.
What's in it for the Geotechnical Driller selected:
Excellent pay (£30,000 - £40,000) and overtime rates.
Competative annual leave plus bank holidays.
Health and wellbeing support.
Cycle-to-work and fitness incentive schemes.
Company pension and life assurance.
Ready to take the next step in your drilling career?
Apply today or contact us for a confidential chat about this opportunity.
If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position