Geotechnical Driller

Penguin Recruitment

Lead Geotechnical Driller

Rotherham
Reference: BY(phone number removed)
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000

A respected UK consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering, is expanding their ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Lead Geotechnical Driller to be based near Rotherham.

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. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating specialist drilling equipment, and taking pride in doing things right - this role is for you!



What the Lead Geotechnical Driller will do:

  • 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).



What you'll need to be considered for the Lead Geotechnical Driller role:

  • 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.

  • Livein or near to Rotherham


What's in it for the Lead Geotechnical Driller selected:

  • Excellent pay (£32,000 - £40,000) and overtime rates.

  • Competative annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Health and wellbeing support.

  • Cycle-to-work and fitness incentive schemes.

  • Company pension and life assurance.

Ready to take the next step in your drilling career?
Apply today or contact us for a confidential chat about this opportunity.

If you are interested in this or other Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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