Assistant Driller

Location: Leeds Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday At Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCGS), we deliver innovative and sustainable geotechnical solutions that support major infrastructure projects. We're looking for a motivated Assistant Drilling Operative to support our Lead Drillers across geotechnical and geo-environmental ground investigation projects. You'll gain hands-on experience across drilling operations, site preparation, sampling, testing and equipment maintenance, while developing your skills in a safety-focused environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with construction or infrastructure experience who wants to build a career in geotechnical drilling and progress within the business. What you'll do;

• Support the Lead Driller with day-to-day drilling operations.
• Help set up drilling sites, plant, equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Assist with drilling techniques
• Assist with borehole construction, sampling and in-situ testing.
• Carry out daily equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Identify and report equipment defects or issues.
• Help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to project requirements.
• Secure equipment, tools and materials at the end of each working day.
• Follow RAMS, site safety procedures and HSE requirements.
• Report incidents, near misses and unsafe practices.
• Support the Lead Driller with professional client and landowner interactions when required. What you'll get;
• Full training and on-the-job development.
• Hands-on experience across a range of geotechnical drilling techniques.
• Opportunities to gain relevant industry and safety qualifications.
• Career progression within our growing Geotechnical Solutions team.
• Opportunity to develop towards more senior drilling or supervisory roles.
• Employee benefits and discounts.
• The chance to work on major infrastructure and ground investigation projects. What we're looking for;
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities or a similar environment.
• A good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Comfortable working as part of a team and following instructions.
• Reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.
• Good practical skills and an interest in machinery and equipment.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and on active construction sites.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients and stakeholders.
• Flexible approach to supporting different projects and site requirements.
• Valid UK driving licence. Desirable: Desirable:
• Construction or groundwork experience.
• CSCS card.
• First Aid or emergency response training.
• Previous experience with drilling, ground investigation or concrete coring. Benefits;
• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.