Lead Driller

Job description

LEAD ROTARY DRILLER: Location: Leeds + National Travel: Salary: Competitive: Contract Type: Permanent: Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCGS), we deliver high-quality, sustainable geotechnical solutions that support major infrastructure projects. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Drilling Operative to lead safe, efficient, and high-quality drilling operations on site. What you’ll do: Operate and maintain rotary drilling rigs for ground investigations Lead and supervise on-site drilling teams Prepare sites, carry out open-hole, core, and rock coring works Ensure accurate sampling, logging, and data recording Maintain equipment and report maintenance issues Act as the on-site representative, providing progress updates to management Key responsibilities: Deliver drilling works safely, on time, and to specification Allocate daily tasks and mentor less experienced operatives Ensure full compliance with HSE, CDM, and RAMS requirements Lead toolbox talks and site safety briefings Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction What we’re looking for: Essential: Proven experience in rotary dril...