Assistant Drillers

**Geocore Site Investigations** part of the **RSK Group** have an opportunity for an full-time, permanent **Assistant Driller** to join our team in **Redcar, UK.**

**Geocore** deliver geotechnical services and install geothermal loops to our UK client base with the potential to work on international projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK
- Carrying out routine and preventative maintenance, including regular cleaning of rig and vehicles, as and when required
- Undertaking other general labouring duties e.g., erecting fences, general reinstatement, light instrument monitoring, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples
- Learning the process and operation of drilling rigs and boreholes
- Managing and resolving problems through knowledge and experience of different drilling procedures
- Accurately completing progress and job logs
- Maintaining tools and equipment
- Ensuring safety throughout the drilling process

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- GCSE in Maths and English, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Previous manual / technical work
- Full driving licence is essential
- Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK, often at short notice throughout the year
- Previous drilling skills and / or experience
- Health and safety qualification
- Strong problem-solving skills
- CSCS Card is desirable but not essential
- Telescopic handler licence advantageous

**Salary and benefits**:

- £28,528 per anum 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**

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