Assistant Driller

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors as part of a team. We focus on career progression and encourage internal promotion of our drilling staff and many of our Assistant Drillers have gone on to become Lead Drillers with their own drilling rig. The work involves assisting the Lead Driller to drill boreholes on sites all over the UK ranging from inner-city to countryside locations. There will be lots of manual handling and moving heavy items, plus training in the use of some site equipment and plant.,

• Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK (staying away is often required; all expenses paid)


• To assist the Lead Driller


• Undertaking other general labouring duties e.g. erecting fences, general reinstatement, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples


• Learning the process and operation of drilling rigs


• Maintaining tools and equipment


• Ensuring safety throughout the drilling process
  
  Full driving licence is essential


• Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK


• Previous manual work desirable


• Previous drilling skills and / or experience desirable but not essential


• CSCS Card is desirable but not essential
  
  RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.


Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge.

Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists.

Structural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?


• £ Commensurate with experience


• Contributory Pension Scheme


• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care


• Regular training and development including an opportunity to obtain NVQ status