Drilling Assistant

CJ Associates part of the RSK Group seeking a reliable and hardworking Drilling Assistant to support drilling operations on construction, geotechnical, environmental, quarrying, or site investigation projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will work as part of a drilling team, assisting the Driller with the safe and efficient operation of drilling equipment, site preparation, equipment maintenance, sample collection, and general site duties.

• Assist the Driller with daily drilling operations and site activities.
• Prepare and set up drilling equipment, tools, rods, casing and associated materials.
• Assist with the positioning, levelling and securing of drilling rigs.
• Handle drilling rods, casing, core barrels and other equipment safely.
• Assist with the collection, labelling and storage of soil, rock and water samples.
• Monitor drilling activities and report any issues or changes in ground conditions to the Driller.
• Carry out routine cleaning, inspection and basic maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Assist with loading, unloading and transportation of equipment and materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area.
• Follow company procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
• Comply with UK health and safety requirements and site-specific rules.
• Wear and maintain all required PPE.
• Complete site records and assist with drilling logs where required.
• Work outdoors in a range of weather and ground conditions.
• Travel to different sites and stay away from home when required.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the Driller or Site Supervisor.

• Previous experience in construction, drilling, ground investigation, quarrying, civil engineering or another practical outdoor environment is advantageous.
• Good physical fitness and ability to undertake manual work.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team.
• Good awareness of health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to established procedures.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Previous experience assisting with drilling or ground investigation.
• CSCS or relevant construction/site certification.
• Experience with geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• Manual Handling training.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience working around heavy plant and machinery.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Full training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain relevant site qualifications.
• Overtime and travel allowances where applicable.
• Potential progression to Driller / Lead Driller with experience and training.
• Company PPE and equipment provided.

The RSK Group is an equal opportunity employer.

CJ Associates has been operating throughout the UK for almost 50 years. We provide multifaceted site investigation services for government bodies, consultancy engineering firms and corporations. Over the course of our five decades, we have developed a solid industry reputation for consistent safe-working culture and high-quality services, including drilling, in-situ testing and laboratory testing services under UKAS accreditation. Our drillers are BDA qualified, and ISO assured.

Our laboratories are UKAS accredited. Our highly qualified and experienced geotechnical and environmental team has worked on more than 20,000 site investigations.

Our team provides integrated site investigation services, such as all aspects of drilling, undertaking in-situ testing and laboratory testing under our UKAS-accreditation laboratory. Our offices in Bristol and Bridgend offer significant local resource in the South West and Wales. However, with satellite offices in West Yorkshire, and support from RSK-affiliated companies scattered throughout mainland UK, we can resource and support projects nationwide.

We are problem-solvers, happy to engage collaboratively with clients and support projects at the early contractor involvement stage with a best-for-project approach.

CJ Associates 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…