Lead Rotary Driller

On-site in Dartford·Full-time·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

Ground Control

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Dartford
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level

Skills

Nice to have

Sssts

Requirements

Nice to have

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling, or an equivalent qualification.
SSSTS or SMSTS.
First Aid certification.
Full clean UK driving licence.
Experience with ground investigation logging software, including Key logbook, or other digital data collection tools.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The opportunity to work on varied geotechnical and ground investigation projects.
A hands-on leadership role with responsibility for developing and supporting a site team.
Opportunities to broaden your technical experience across different drilling methods.
Ongoing training and development.
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

The role

We're looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Drilling Operative to join our Geotechnical team, delivering ground investigation works across a range of projects. You'll operate rotary drilling equipment, lead on-site teams and ensure drilling activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical drilling expertise with the opportunity to support and develop less experienced operatives.

What you'll do

Operate and maintain rotary drilling rigs, including the Geobore S system.
Carry out open-hole drilling, core drilling and wireline coring.
Prepare drilling sites and ensure plant, equipment and materials are ready for use.
Collect, handle and record accurate soil and rock samples for laboratory analysis.
Lead and supervise drilling operatives and support staff, allocating tasks and providing on-the-job training.
Complete equipment checks, routine maintenance and minor repairs, reporting defects when required.
Ensure all site activities comply with HSE requirements, RAMS and relevant regulations.
Maintain accurate drilling records, daily logs and site progress updates, using digital systems where required.
Liaise professionally with clients, landowners and project teams, resolving issues and escalating concerns where necessary.
Support other field operations when required, including Cable Percussive, Windowless Sampling, Dynamic Probing and Concrete Coring.

What we're looking for

Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigation works.
Practical knowledge of open-hole drilling, core drilling and wireline coring.
Experience operating and maintaining rotary drilling rigs.
Understanding of geotechnical investigations, soil mechanics and geological materials.
Knowledge of in-situ testing and installations.
Experience supervising teams and planning daily site activities.
Good understanding of HSE, CDM requirements, RAMS and safe working practices.
Experience working on infrastructure, utilities or construction projects.
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
A reliable, hands-on approach and the ability to work outdoors in challenging conditions.

About Ground Control

Industry: Landscaping & Facilities

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Additional information

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.

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