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Lead Driller

Doncaster

£35,000 - £42,000 + overtime + company vehicle (depending on experience)

A well-established ground investigation contractor based in Doncaster is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Driller to join their growing site team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a competent driller who can confidently lead a rig and crew on a wide range of ground investigation projects across Yorkshire and the wider UK. The company delivers high-quality site investigation services across residential, commercial and infrastructure schemes and has a strong reputation for technical delivery and safety.

You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

The Role:

Operating and leading cable percussion and/or rotary drilling rigs

Supervising and mentoring Assistant Drillers

Carrying out in-situ testing including SPTs, window sampling and dynamic probing

Installing monitoring wells and soakaways

Ensuring accurate completion of site records and borehole logs

Maintaining plant, equipment and vehicles

Working closely with Engineers and Project Managers on site

Ensuring full compliance with health & safety procedures

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Lead Driller within ground investigation

Experience with cable percussion and/or rotary rigs

Valid CSCS card (NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling )

Full UK driving licence

Strong understanding of health & safety on site

Willingness to travel and stay away when required

What's on Offer:

Competitive base salary

Overtime and bonus opportunities

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Stable pipeline of work across the region

Clear progression opportunities within an expanding contractor

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Driller in Doncaster who is looking to join a reputable contractor with a strong workload and long-term stability

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