Lead Geotechnical Driller
Posted 1 day 1 hour ago by Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Lead Geotechnical Driller
Doncaster
Reference: BY149128
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
An expanding multidisciplinary consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering, is expanding their ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Geotechnical Driller. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork. You'll be part of a professional, friendly team delivering exciting geotechnical and environmental projects across the UK.
The Lead Geotechnical Driller selected will be offered:- Excellent pay (£38,000 - £45,000) and overtime rates.
- Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Career progression and training provided where required.
- Highly skilled and productive team to work with.
- Operate and maintain drilling and sampling rigs, including window sampling and dynamic probing equipment.
- Collect accurate soil and groundwater samples in accordance with industry standards.
- Record site data, sample depths, and ground conditions clearly and precisely.
- Carry out daily safety checks and basic maintenance on rigs.
- Work closely with technical staff to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
- Be willing to travel and stay away from home when required (expenses paid).
- Proven track record in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
- CSCS card (essential).
- NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or equivalent (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Commitment to safe working and flexibility to work across multiple sites.
If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Ground Investigation then please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.