Lead Rotary Driller
Ground Control
Lead rotary driller managing rigs, teams, safety, and geotechnical sampling.
25 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,001 Employees
Service Specialisms
Grounds Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design & Consultancy
Arboriculture
Vegetation Management
Ecology
Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installation
Sector Specialisms
Blue Light
Education
Energy, Utilities & Inland Water
Facilities Management & Managing Agents
Hotel & Leisure
Housing & Communities
Industrial, Manufacturing, Logistics
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
drilling operations
equipment maintenance
sample collection
client liaison
team leadership
safety management
- Operating and maintaining rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment
- Liaising with clients and site supervisors to deliver projects on time and to specification
- Leading and mentoring on-site drilling teams
- Ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality drilling operations
- Conducting daily equipment checks and maintenance
- Promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on-site
- Collecting accurate soil and rock samples for geotechnical analysis
What you bring
rotary drilling
ground investigation
team leadership
data logging
nvq
hse
Lead Rotary Driller
Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is growing — and we’re looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Driller to join our specialist team.
- Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigation operations
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced site environment
- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects
- Strong understanding of drilling techniques, including open-hole, core, and wireline coring
- Experience with digital data logging or geotechnical reporting tools
- First Aid and/or emergency response training
- Knowledge of foundation piling or slope stabilisation
- Solid understanding of HSE regulations, RAMS, and CDM requirements
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling (or equivalent qualification)
Competitive salary and benefits packageNational project variety and career development opportunitiesA company culture built on safety, teamwork, and integrityOpportunity to make an impact in a sustainability-driven organisation
Location: Leeds (with national travel)Salary: CompetitiveContract Type: Permanent
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Company
Overview
1973
Year Founded
The company was established over five decades ago, laying the foundation for its growth into a national leader.
50,000+
Commercial Sites Managed
The company manages a vast network of commercial locations across the UK, showcasing its extensive capabilities.
300 acres
Nature Recovery Farm
A dedicated initiative to restore and enhance natural habitats, reflecting the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
- It operates across the UK with a tech-driven, data-led approach.
- Full national coverage and diversified revenue streams include EV-charging installs.
- Projects range from transport-network vegetation control and winter gritting to play-area builds and habitat restoration.
- Specialisms span infrastructure vegetation, tree surgery, ecological surveys, and large-scale landscape construction.
- Caring for our environment has long been our purpose
- Delivering biodiversity enhancements
- Achieving carbon net zero
- Sourcing and using materials responsibly
- Delivering social value in the communities where we work
90% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FYE 2030, using FYE 2021 as the baseline.
42% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by FYE 2030, based on FYE 2021 levels.
Net Zero by 2038
Ambitious Sustainability Goal
Targeting net zero for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FYE 2038, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Carbon Neutral Since 2020
Sustainability Milestone
Achieved carbon neutral certification (PAS 2060) in 2020, with a footprint of approximately 3,000 tCO₂e, and is reverified annually.
- Achieved carbon‑neutral certification four years ahead of initial 2025 target
- Investing in 100% battery‑powered hand tools by 2023
- Committed to fully electric fleet and EV charging infrastructure by 2025
- Internal analysis: 95% of emissions from supply chain (43% field teams, 32% goods/services, 10% waste)
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals found on official site
- No gender‑related statistics (e.g., % female employees, leadership diversity) disclosed
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