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Cable Percussive - Lead Driller

Posted a month ago

  • Coventry, West Midlands
  • Permanent
  • £40,000 to £45,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expired - 5 days ago

Cable Percussive - Lead Driller

Coventry 

Monday - Friday (days - 50 hrs per week)

£40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Cable Percussive Lead Driller for a well-established structural / construction materials testing and investigations organisation.

This is a Monday to Friday role offering flexible start / finish times, with additional subsistence for working away from base. We have vacancies at both their Coventry and London bases. 

Main Duties (not an exhaustive list):


  • To undertake boring, drilling & sampling using a cable percussive drilling machine 
  • To undertake in situ testing & installation of instrumentation into cable percussive boreholes
  • To supervise & ensure the safety of the Support Operative / any other colleagues operating within the work area
  • To ensure efficient work practices in accordance with British Standards & Industry Guidance 
  • To produce daily records & journals
  • Report to the Site Project Manager on individual projects

Experience Required:


  • Experience of drilling in various ground conditions including contaminated land, SSSI, and managing groundwater
  • Experience of drilling with various sizes of casing & tooling, 6" up to 12" diameter
  • Maintenance & safety inspections of CP rigs / drilling machines & components
  • CSCS card
  • NVQ Level 2 - Land Drilling, Cable Percussive
  • SSSTS (desirable)
  • First Aid trained (desirable)
  • Full UK Driving License with B&E (towing)

If you would like to discuss the role further, please click to apply now!

(Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered)

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