Assistant Driller

The principal function of this position is for the safe setup, operation and maintenance of our drilling rigs and equipment. You will generally be expected to carry out drilling and installation of deepwells, piezometers, ejector wells and wellpoints in accordance with specification given by your supervisor.

Details:

• The principal function of this position is to assist the Lead Driller in the drilling operation of a rotary drilling rig for the installation of wells, boreholes, and piezometers within the UK.
• The works includes for the safe setup, operation and maintenance of our drilling rigs and equipment on our dewatering, I&M, In-tunnel, and ground source open loop projects.  
• It is our goal to train up the candidate to become a qualified and BDA audited Lead Driller (normally takes around 2-3 years). In this period, you will be given both internal and external training to allow the use of plant and equipment to facilitate your role (Telehandler, RTFL, Slinger, Banksman, Confined Space etc.)

Must have:

• Right to work in the UK is essential
• Previous experience in land drilling (holding an NVQ L2 Support Operative Land Drilling would be an advantage but not essential)
• Valid CSCS card for a construction related category is preferable.
• A motivated and hardworking individual with a “get stuck in” attitude is essential for this position.
• The position requires the candidate to hold a full valid UK driving license

Salary & benefits:

• £28,080-£34,610 per year.
• Competitive salary and salary banding
• Living away allowance (LAA) payable per night living away from home.
• Paid accommodation when working away.
• 23 days holiday per annum increasing with service.
• Company matched Pension contributions up to 5%
• Referral Programme
• Employee Rewards
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Insurance
• Occupational Sick and Paternity Pay
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted Costco Membership
• Company Van
• Life Insurance
• Additional Leave

Additional information:

This job will involve working away from home from Monday to Friday, with optional occasional weekends.

To apply contact – Jyotivyas@wjgl.com      

Deadline for applications : tbc