The Vacancy

Geocore Site Investigations part of the RSK Group have an opportunity for an full-time, permanent Assistant Driller to join our team in Redcar, UK.

Geocore deliver geotechnical services and install geothermal loops to our UK client base with the potential to work on international projects. Although based in Redcar, this role will be predominantly on site and will require some overnight stays away from home.

Responsibilities:

• Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK
• Carrying out routine and preventative maintenance, including regular cleaning of rig and vehicles, as and when required
• Undertaking other general labouring duties e.g., erecting fences, general reinstatement, light instrument monitoring, delivery of consumables, hand dug inspection pits and collection of samples
• Learning the process and operation of drilling rigs and boreholes
• Managing and resolving problems through knowledge and experience of different drilling procedures
• Accurately completing progress and job logs
• Maintaining tools and equipment
• Ensuring safety throughout the drilling process

Experience and Qualifications:

• CSCS Card
• Previous manual / technical work experience
• Full driving licence is essential
• Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK, often at short notice throughout the year
• Previous drilling skills and / or experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given
• Health and safety qualification is desirable but not essential
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Telescopic handler licence advantageous

Salary and benefits:

• Salary £30,875 based on a working week of 47.5 Hours
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care

The RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies

About Us

Geocore is a ground source drilling and site investigation specialist. Our 30-strong specialist ground services company is located in Redcar, North Yorkshire, UK. Since 2000, we have refined our service offering and now specialise in ground source drilling, site investigation, including domestic ground investigation, foundation inspections, drainage CCTV and drainage repairs. Our core service offering includes ground source drilling and deep boreholes, site investigation with multipurpose drilling rigs, dynamic sampling and trial pitting, CCTV and drainage repairs.

Our ground source work supports a move towards changing the way we do things to make our future more sustainable. Ground source heat is a more sustainable method of heating your home, as it uses energy more effectively, thereby enabling you to take control of your heating bills in today's volatile climate. By using ground source heating, we can help our clients reduce energy costs to assist their journey to net zero.

Geocore is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

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