Lead Rotary Driller – Geocore
Join to apply for the Lead Rotary Driller role at Geocore. The vacancy is part of the RSK Group, located in Redcar, UK. Other locations in the North of England will be considered as the work is site based UK wide and will involve working away from home Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
* Act as Lead Driller primarily for rotary. Geothermal drilling experience would be advantageous.
* Adhere to best working practices and industry standards; training and guidance will be provided.
* Follow working instructions as specified by engineers and drilling supervisors.
* Provide paperwork, namely drillers logs and equipment inspection sheets on a daily to weekly basis.
* Assist in the set‑up and breakdown of drilling equipment at job sites.
* Ensure drilling sites are clean and safe during and after operations.
* Assist in the collection, labeling and logging of soil and rock samples.
* Oversee the maintenance, repairs and inventory of department plant, equipment and tools.
* Communicate effectively with internal parties to ensure smooth operations.
* Perform additional tasks as reasonably expected within your level of capability to meet the company’s evolving needs.
Qualifications/Experience Required
* Full UK driving licence.
* Current CSCS card and NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling is essential.
* Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry‑recognised external training courses.
* Maintain ground investigation plant, equipment and tools.
* Familiar with conventional coring systems.
* Competent at operating varying rig types of rig, primarily Comacchio.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Contributory Pension Scheme and Company Life Assurance.
* 30 days holiday entitlement (exclusive of Bank Holidays).
* Prepaid accommodation and subsistence allowance when working away.
* Access to mental health support.
* Professional financial advice.
* Discounted gym memberships.
* Regular training and career development.
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer.
About Us
Geocore is a ground source drilling and site investigation specialist. Our 30‑strong specialist ground services company is located in Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK. Since 2000, we have refined our service offering and now specialise in ground source drilling, site investigation, including domestic ground investigation, foundation inspections, drainage CCTV and repairs. Our core service offering includes ground source drilling and deep boreholes, site investigation with multipurpose drilling rigs, dynamic sampling and trial pitting, CCTV and drainage repairs.
Our ground source work supports a move towards a more sustainable way of heating homes, enabling clients to take control of heating bills and help their journey to net zero.
Geocore is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
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