Assistant Drilling Operative

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience

• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future

• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work

• Online GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support

• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind

• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing

• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

We're looking for a reliable and practical Assistant Drilling Operative to join our Geotechnical team, supporting Lead Drillers with ground investigation works across a variety of projects.

You'll help prepare sites, set up and maintain drilling equipment, support drilling operations and assist with sampling and testing. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a team and developing their skills within the geotechnical industry.

• Support the Lead Driller with day-to-day drilling and ground investigation activities.

• Help prepare drilling sites and set up plant, equipment and supporting infrastructure.

• Assist with drilling operations, including Cable Percussive (Shell & Auger), Windowless Sampling, Dynamic Probing and Concrete Coring.

• Support borehole construction, sampling and in-situ testing.

• Assist with equipment inspections, routine maintenance and minor repairs, reporting any defects.

• Help ensure equipment, tools and materials are stored safely and securely.

• Follow site-specific RAMS, company HSE procedures and safety requirements.

• Wear the correct PPE and report incidents, near misses or unsafe practices.

• Work alongside the Lead Driller to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

• Communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, landowners and other site stakeholders when required.

Location: Dartford with national travel

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

• The opportunity to develop practical skills within the geotechnical and ground investigation industry.

• On-the-job training and guidance from experienced drilling professionals.

• Exposure to a range of drilling methods and specialist equipment.

• The opportunity to build your experience and progress within the team.

• A positive, reliable and hands-on approach to work.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.

• A strong awareness of health and safety and willingness to follow site procedures.

• Some understanding of HSE, CDM requirements and site risk assessments.

• Good communication skills and a professional attitude.

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and ground conditions.

• Flexibility to travel to different sites and stay away from home when required.

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