Were looking for a Lead Driller to join the Auger Team, covering the Tunbridge Wells. Our total package is worth £42,122.35 without overtime.
About Auger
We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing whatever it takes for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. Thats why were recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.
Financials
* Starting Salary - £37,793.70 dependent on experience
* Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
* 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £2,078.65
Overtime
* Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £44,302.76
Working Hours
* 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only & NOon-call work
* We pay door-to-door including all driving time
* Go straight to your job from home - you dont have to report to a depot or yard first
* Limited stay‑aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter
Leave
* 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
* AL increases to 25 days within 5 years service
* Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave
Benefits
* Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
* 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
* A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
* £1000 for successful employee referrals
* Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services
What We Provide
* A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE
* Your own fully equipped vehicle that isnt shared with others
* Mobile phone
* Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
* Local storage sites & skips
* A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on‑site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements
The role
* Independently completing geotechnical investigations on‑site for our customers.
* You will use a hydraulic drilling rig and have experience of undertaking soil sampling up to depths of 8m using modular equipment.
* Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
* Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
* Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
You’ll be a great fit for Auger if
* You are great at caring for customers
* You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
* You take pride in the high standard of your work
* You are enthusiastic, self‑motivated and like to take ownership
* You are looking for a stable place to build a long‑term career
* You have a clear DBS & driving licence
Our interview process
* Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
* Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams
For further information please visit our website: www.auger.co.uk
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