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Rotary Percussive Lead Driller

Department: Operations

Main Purpose of the Job

Following a period of growth, we are looking for experienced Rotary Percussive Lead Drillers, to join our Operations team, delivering work to clients throughout Scotland and the UK.

Key tasks:

• Competent operation of rotary percussive (top hammer) drilling rig to form boreholes for injection of grout
• Knowledge of bulk infill and shaft infill methods (drilling and grouting)
• Loading / unloading of tracked drilling rig from wagon
• Rigging and de-rigging of drill rig for vertical and angled probe holes. Setting mast to required angle and orientation.
• Work to a defined health and safety management system and understand what is required from themselves as well as other colleagues
• Understand specific drilling instructions given on site and carry them out efficiently to enable the boreholes to be drilled in a timely manner and on program
• Keep detailed records of daily activities, strata encountered etc
• Undertake daily pre-start and maintenance checks on assigned drilling rig, vehicle and equipment and record for submission to plant department. Keep log of breakdown times for submission to plant dept.
• Any other reasonable additional tasks to ensure the safe and effective progression of site works.

Candidates must have as a minimum:

• NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller)
• CSCS card
• Full UK Driving License

Required language:

• English to a competent level, both spoken and comprehensive, to follow and understand Health & Safety procedures.

Physical Working Environment

The job will involve frequent travel to sites throughout the UK, and will involve working/lodging away from home.

Operatives are required to work in any conditions e.g. excessive heat, noise, dirt. sedentary work, working outside year-round, subject to extremes of climatic conditions.

In return we offer competitive rates of pay and benefits.