Drilling Supervisor

Location: Site based (Nationwide) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Rendesco is the UK's leading heat pump and heat network business. We’re helping to decarbonise homes across the UK through innovative, low-cost and low-carbon heating solutions.
We’re growing, and we’re looking for a Drilling Supervisor to join our Operations team and play a key role in delivering high-quality geothermal drilling projects across the UK.

As a Drilling Supervisor, you’ll take responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective day-to-day operation of active drilling sites. You’ll lead and support drilling teams, monitor site performance and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality and in line with company standards.
You’ll travel between sites, working closely with management, project teams, clients and subcontractors while supporting the development and performance of our drilling teams. We’re looking for an experienced drilling professional who combines strong technical knowledge with confident leadership and people-management skills.
You’ll ideally have:

• Experience  in geothermal or shallow geothermal drilling.
• Strong  knowledge of drilling methods, mud management and grouting.
• Experience with drilling equipment and Comacchio rigs.
• A  good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing drilling teams.
• Strong communication, planning and resource-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• The  confidence and resilience to take ownership and accountability for site performance.
• A full clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

• Taking  responsibility for the safe and effective running of active drilling sites.
• Leading, supporting and developing drilling teams.
• Monitoring site performance against programme, productivity, quality and cost expectations.
• Ensuring all drilling activities meet health, safety, environmental and company requirements.
• Visiting  multiple sites and providing support, direction and intervention where needed.
• Identifying operational issues and opportunities to improve efficiency and  performance.
• Managing  equipment, materials and resources to minimise downtime and unnecessary costs.
• Working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Reviewing  drilling data and site information to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Promoting a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Land Drilling (Essential) 
• Valid  CSCS Card (Essential) 
• Full clean driving licence (Essential) 
• Telehandler  Ticket (Desirable) 
• Mud School Training Course (Desirable) 
• SSTS/SMSTS (Desirable) 
• NEBOSH (Desirable) 

We’re proud of a culture built around passion, pride, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll join a growing team working on projects that directly contribute to a cleaner, greener future.
Our benefits include:

• 25  days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Performance related bonus
• Private  Medical Insurance after probation.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• £50  per quarter towards social activities and team connection.
• £30  per month phone allowance.
• Further training, qualifications and development opportunities as we continue to grow.

Be the change. If you’re an experienced drilling professional ready to take the next step in your career and help us make decarbonisation effortless, we’d love to hear from you.

At Rendesco, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.