Trainee Driller

Trainee Driller SOCOTEC, Bridgend

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our 270 strong Geotechnical Team SOCOTEC is the UK’s market leading provider of site investigation, ranking 6th in the Ground Engineering top 100 Geotechnical companies for 2021. Expert field operations, backed up by UKAS accredited analytical testing and proven technical support, draw on over 90 years’ experience in delivering high quality, award winning site investigation services to help our clients to minimise ground related uncertainty and risk, as well as maximising efficiencies. With a strong heritage of training, career path planning and support for professional qualifications, SOCOTEC UK is the ideal choice for starting and developing your geotechnical career.

**Do you enjoy**:

- Working outside?
- Getting your hands dirty?
- Learning new skills?
- Travel?

If the answer to all the above is 'Yes' then this may be the job for you.
You must be:

- Willing to travel to work anywhere in the UK
- Willing to stay away from home through the working week
- Fit and able to perform manual tasks
- Willing to learn

No formal qualifications are necessary, as all on-job training will be provided. Your challenge will include assisting the Lead Driller to:

- Drill boreholes and reinstate the ground
- Undertake any other site related activity as appropriate
- Adhere to all SOCOTEC and site specific Health, Safety, Environment and Quality policies
- Work towards personal and vocational qualifications where appropriate

We’re looking for a professional, dynamic and motivated individual with ability to work as part of a team. Communicative & organised, you must also:

- Full Clean UK Driving Licence with licence to tow desirable
- CSCS card (desirable)
- Mobility, flexibility and commitment
- Enthusiasm & sense of humour

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. An electric car scheme, energy bill supplement payments, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.
- Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations._