Lead Driller - Window Sampling

Lead Driller – Window Sampling / Drilling / Ground Investigation

Location: Remote

Industry: Ground Investigation

Work Pattern: Permanent, full time

Salary: Up to 40k per year

Central Alliance is urgently hiring Lead Driller (Window Sampling) to join our operations team, delivering projects for clients across the UK.

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals with good communication skills. A full UK driving licence, CSCS and NVQ level 2 in Land Drilling are essential.

We are offering the role on a full-time, permanent basis.

At Central Alliance we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to the company, please get in touch, we’d love to discuss.

• Acting as a Lead Driller primarily for Window Sampling Rigs
• Adhere to best working practices and industry standards, training and guidance will be provided.
• Adhere to working instructions as specified internally from engineers and drilling supervisors.
• Provide paperwork, namely drillers logs and equipment inspection sheets on a daily to weekly basis.

• Post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses such as Fire Safety, First Aid, PTS, CSCS, CCNSG.
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools.
• Expertise in working with WS tooling and equipment.
• Competence in operating various rig types, primarily the Dando Terrier, Premier, Dart and Tecop.
• Flexible in approach to work – both with regard to working hours and working away from home.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work in a team towards a mutual goal.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all clients and employees.
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude.
• Unrestricted work rights in the UK.
• Salary up to £40k per year (achievable with overtime and bonuses).
• Opportunities to claim overtime.
• Overtime paid for Saturday night shifts, Saturday day shifts (x1.5), Sunday day shifts and night shifts, Friday night shifts and mid‑week night shifts.
• Bonuses based on recognised efficiencies, company performance and rig specific bonuses.
• Contributory Private Pension Scheme with Aegon.
• Use of a company‑provided pool vehicle with fuel card.
• Flexible benefits programme including option to buy additional holidays.
• Digital GP Service with AIG Smart Health.
• Gym and lifestyle discounts.
• Access to an Employee Discounts scheme for hundreds of retailers, cinemas and travel agencies.
• Life cover protection with AIG.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Access to Corporate Cash Plan for subsidised private health care and dentistry.
• Volunteering days and social activities.
• Retirement and mortgage advice.
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion.
• Access to industry‑leading Wellbeing Hub, plus mental health support services.
• Regular training and career development.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: Up to £40,000 per year – £40,000+ achievable with overtime and bonuses.

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience required:
Geotechnical Drilling 2 years.

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required).

Work Location:

Remote.

We recognise that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lead at bradle

RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

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