Lead Geotechnical Driller

Lead Geotechnical Driller

Doncaster
Reference: BY149128
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000

An expanding multidisciplinary consultancy with a long track record in civil, structural, and environmental engineering, is expanding their ground investigation team and looking for an experienced Geotechnical 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.

• Excellent pay (£38,000 – £45,000) and overtime rates.
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Career progression and training provided where required.
• Highly skilled and productive team to work with.

• 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.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Ground Investigation then 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.