Lead Driller

Lead Driller (Geotechnical)

Rotherham
Reference: BY196489
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000

A respected UK consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering is expanding its ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Lead Driller.

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!

• 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).

• 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.
• Live in or near to Rotherham

• Excellent pay (£30,000 – £40,000) and overtime rates.
• Competitive 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 roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on beth or call  We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to  This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.