Description
The Lead Driller is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of rotary drilling operations for geothermal boreholes. The role includes operating drilling plant and associated equipment, supervising drilling activities on site, and ensuring works are completed in accordance with design specifications, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
Department
Operations
Location
London
Location: Nationwide travel - expenses paid.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Driller is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of rotary drilling operations for geothermal boreholes. The role includes operating drilling plant and associated equipment, supervising drilling activities on site, and ensuring works are completed in accordance with design specifications, safety requirements, and environmental regulations. The post holder will be expected to lead a drilling crew, coordinate day-to-day site activities, and ensure accurate reporting and quality assurance of installed systems.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Significant experience in land-based drilling operations, including rotary and geothermal drilling techniques
- Demonstrable experience of drilling boreholes to depths exceeding 200m
- Experience operating and/or supervising drilling plant and associated site equipment
- Ability to interpret drilling plans and basic geological data
- Organised and methodical approach to planning and execution of work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
- Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, site-based approach
- Resilient, with the ability to work under operational pressure and in varying site conditions
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Valid CSCS card, or ability to obtain one
Desirable
- Emergency First Aid at Work qualification
- Telehandler licence/ticket
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel to site locations as required
- Ability to work extended shifts and periods away from home, including staying in company-provided accommodation
- Flexibility to meet operational requirements of active drilling projects
Why Join the Drilling Team at Rendesco?
- A competitive salary is on offer per annum, depending on your level of experience
- Bonus - A discretionary and highly rewarding performance-related drilling bonus is available, and highly achievable
- 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
- Private medical insurance with Aviva following the successful completion of probationary period
- Schemes including Cycle-to-work scheme and electric vehicle through salary sacrifice.
- Mobile phone allowance of £30 per month paid directly into your pay packet
- Quarterly Social Benefit of £50 every quarter towards team social activities to build connections and strengthen team relationships, or a non-refundable voucher of your choice.
- Socials for your team and the company to enjoy throughout the year.
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