Cable Percussive Driller (CP Driller)
£50,000–£60,000 DOE + Overtime & Bonus
Permanent | PAYE | Nationwide UK
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cable Percussive Driller to join a growing geotechnical drilling operation.
The successful candidate will operate modern Dando Duke cable percussive drilling rigs, with rotary drilling experience highly desirable.
The Role
Operating cable percussive drilling rigs and associated equipment
Mobilising and setting up rigs and completing boreholes to specification
Supervising drilling assistants and working as part of a small site crew
Carrying out rotary drilling where suitably experienced
Completing daily inspections, routine maintenance and fault reporting
Maintaining accurate drilling logs, daily reports and site documentation
Working in accordance with RAMS, permits and strict health & safety procedures
Carrying out service clearance and utility investigation works where required
Using VAC-EX equipment where appropriate to minimise the risk of underground service strikes
Travelling to sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays
Requirements
Essential:
Proven experience as a Cable Percussive Driller / CP Driller
Ability to operate a cable percussive rig independently
Land Drilling NVQ
Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role
Good knowledge of ground conditions and drilling methods
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away when required
Desirable:
Rotary drilling experience
BDA accreditation/membership
Excavator / back-actor tickets
Additional drilling or plant qualifications
VAC-EX experience
Hours & Travel
Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00 on site, plus travel time as required.
The role involves nationwide UK travel and occasional overnight stays.
Package
£50,000–£60,000 basic salary PAYE, depending on experience and qualifications
Overtime and bonus opportunities
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension
£25 per night subsistence when working away
Accommodation paid for by the company
Company commercial 4x4 for business use
Company phone and laptop
Company-funded VAC-EX training where required
Permanent, full-time position
If you are an experienced Cable Percussive Driller and are interested in a long-term permanent opportunity, please call Tom on (phone number removed).
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We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job
