Lead Rotary Driller

Location: Leeds (with national travel)
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is growing — and we’re looking for an experienced Lead Rotary Driller to join our specialist team.

At GCES, we deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-quality geotechnical solutions across the UK’s biggest infrastructure and environmental projects. We’re setting new standards in technical excellence, operational integrity, and safety — and we want driven professionals to help us lead the way.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Rotary Driller, you’ll be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining rotary drilling rigs and associated equipment
• Leading and mentoring on-site drilling teams
• Ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality drilling operations
• Collecting accurate soil and rock samples for geotechnical analysis
• Conducting daily equipment checks and maintenance
• Promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on-site
• Liaising with clients and site supervisors to deliver projects on time and to specification

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in rotary drilling and ground investigation operations
• Strong understanding of drilling techniques, including open-hole, core, and wireline coring
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced site environment
• Solid understanding of HSE regulations, RAMS, and CDM requirements
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Drilling (or equivalent qualification)
• First Aid and/or emergency response training
• Experience with digital data logging or geotechnical reporting tools
• Knowledge of foundation piling or slope stabilisation

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
National project variety and career development opportunities
A company culture built on safety, teamwork, and integrity
Opportunity to make an impact in a sustainability-driven organisation

About Us

Ground Control Geotechnical Solutions (GCES) is part of Ground Control Ltd, an award-winning UK business leading the way in environmental and infrastructure services.
Our mission is simple — to deliver sustainable geotechnical excellence that supports the safe and efficient delivery of critical projects nationwide.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.