Assistant Drillers

The Vacancy

Geocore Site Investigations part of RSK Group are seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Driller to join our team based in Redcar, UK.

The successful candidate will primarily support rotary drilling, window sample drilling operations. This role requires a flexible approach to work, including occasional weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in rotary drilling and window sample drilling operations.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of drilling equipment at job sites.
• Conduct pre-drilling safety checks and equipment inspections.
• Ensure all drilling operations comply with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure drilling sites are clean and safe during and after operations.
• Assist in the collection, labelling, and logging of soil and rock samples.
• Document and report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.
• Oversee the maintenance, repairs, and inventory of department plant, equipment, and tools.
• Adhere to best working practices and industry standards, with training and guidance provided.
• Follow working instructions as specified by engineers, directors, lead drillers, and supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with internal parties to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in weekend work on railway sites as required.
• Perform duties of an assistant driller as dictated by workload.
• Perform additional tasks as reasonably expected within your level of capability to meet the company's evolving needs.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving License
• Experience in the maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment, and tools.
• Willingness to attend and pass internal and industry-recognised external training courses. These may include, but are not limited to, PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, CSCS, CAT, First Aid, and manual handling training.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to safety standards.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions and handle physical demands of the job.

Additional Information:

• This position may require occasional weekend work on railway sites.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo necessary training and certifications as required.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience based on a working week of 47.5 Hours
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care

RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer

#Engineering #Environmental #Geotechnical

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies

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 drainage 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 changing the way we do things to make our future more sustainable. Ground source heat is a more sustainable method of heating your home, as it uses energy more effectively, thereby enabling you to take control of your heating bills in today's volatile climate. By using ground source heating, we can help our clients reduce energy costs to assist 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. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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