Lead Driller

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Driller to join our team; responsible for a Comacchio rotary drilling rig, associated mud cleaning plant and ancillary site equipment. The successful candidate will have a strong track record as a lead driller and be able to demonstrate both leadership of a drilling crew, along with the ability to safely and efficiently drill and install closed loop geothermal boreholes.

The ideal candidate for the Lead Rotary Driller role will have significant experience in land drilling, including experience with rotary and geothermal drilling operations. The role will require someone that is organised and with good planning skills together with the self-structure required to work autonomously, and in a wider team.
 
Flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential requirements for this role, as is the desire to work long shifts and often stay away from home in company-provided accommodation.

 The successful candidate will need to pass drug and alcohol screening and be capable of passing both a safety critical medical, and DBS checks.
 
Education:

• NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling

 
Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of drilling boreholes to depths in excess of 200m
• CSCS card, or the ability to obtain one
• Emergency First Aid at Work is preferred but not essential
• Telehandler ticket/license is preferred but not essential
• Full UK Driving license
• Effective and clear communication and interpersonal skills

 
Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative approach to problem solving and a desire to achieve results.
• Resilient and driven.
• Operation of drilling rigs (Comacchio GEO602, 900 and 909GT) and related equipment to drill geothermal boreholes on land-based sites, to depths in excess of 200m.
• Operation of mud cleaning/recycling equipment and deployment of a site-specific mud programme to allow the efficient, clean drilling of closed-loop GSHP boreholes.
• Installation of closed-loop heat collectors in vertical and inclined boreholes, grouting and completion per design specification.
• Interpret drilling plans and geological data to optimise loop placement and BH depth.
• Maintain daily drilling records, including depth, drilling conditions, and equipment use.
• Complete QA/QC testing on installed loops and ensure good records are kept.
• Ensure drilling activities comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance; troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform basic field repairs.
• Generous Salary per annum (dependent on experience level)
• Drilling performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance after probation
• Monthly phone contribution paid directly into your monthly pay packet 
• Quarterly social contribution of £50
• Fast growing industry position with exciting and highly rewarding career path
• Discretionary performance related bonus
• Discretionary overtime scheme 

Apply today and help us make decarbonisation effortless 

At Rendesco, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and an equal opportunity employer, who encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.