Assistant Driller

Job Title:

Assistant Driller

East Sussex area of the UK.

The Assistant Driller role supports the Driller in delivering safe and high-quality drilling projects to Central Alliance clients throughout the UK. The role involves cable percussive boring, rotary drilling, window sample drilling, and concrete coring.

• Act as an assistant driller mainly for rotary drilling, with occasional window sampling and concrete coring.
• Weekend working on railway sites may be required.
• Follow best practices and industry standards; training and guidance provided for all levels.
• Follow working instructions from engineers, lead drillers and supervisors.
• Complete essential paperwork: timesheets, equipment inspection sheets, and weekly reports.
• Communicate with internal parties.

• Attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses (e.g. CSCS, PTS, CCNSG, First Aid).
• Maintain ground investigation plant, equipment and tools.
• Assist the lead driller with rotary and windowless sampling drilling operations.
• Familiar with conventional coring systems (PWF, T6-116, T6-H, 412, SWF); entry level candidates may be considered.

• Conduct business in a professional manner at all times.
• Flexible approach to work, including variable hours and away-from-home tasks.
• Meet deadlines and targets.
• Work effectively in a team towards a common goal.
• Good communication skills.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Willing to work overseas periodically.

At Central Alliance your benefits include:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Overtime
• Contributory private pension scheme
• Use of company vehicle where necessary
• Flexible benefits programme (additional holidays, private health care)
• Regular training and career development
• Private medical insurance including dental and optical benefits
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering and team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving diversity & inclusion
• Access to industry-leading wellbeing hub

The RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.