Lead Driller

Lead Driller

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kingswinford

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Midlands (site-based)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm / 4:30pm

Salary: Competitive

GIP Ltd is one of the longest established geological, geo-environmental and geotechnical engineering companies of its kind in the Midlands. Established in 1982, we have been delivering high-quality ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical expertise for over 40 years across Shropshire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

We provide a comprehensive range of ground investigation, contamination surveys and geotechnical services to a large and diverse client base spanning construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors. In 2023, GIP became a member of the Celnor Group, a people-focused business that invests in the growth, development and training of all its colleagues.

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Driller to join our ground investigation team in the Midlands.

Working predominantly on site, you will lead a two-person drilling crew, overseeing a Driller and taking responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of ground investigation works across a variety of projects.

• Lead and supervise a two-person drilling crew
• Operate cable percussion and windowless sampling drilling rigs
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification
• Collect and manage ground investigation samples
• Complete site records and drilling logs
• Liaise with engineers, geologists and clients on site
• Maintain drilling equipment and vehicles

• Experience as a Lead Driller within ground investigation
• Experience with cable percussion and windowless sampling techniques
• NVQ Level 2 Land Drilling or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to tow trailers and equipment
• Willingness to travel to sites across the Midlands

• Experience with multipurpose drilling rigs such as Comacchio 205 rig
• Street Works accreditation
• Rail or water sector experience
• First Aid qualification
• DBS clearance

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious individual who can lead by example, support junior team members and maintain high standards of quality and professionalism on site.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Company vehicles for work use
• Workwear and PPE provided
• Training and development opportunities

GIP is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.