The Vacancy

Central Alliance, a member of the RSK Group, have a new opportunity for an experienced Lead Driller (Window Sampling) to join their growing team based in Wakefield, UK. Working on site across the UK.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Acting as a Lead Driller primarily for Window sampling although there may be a requirement to undertake concrete coring.
• Undertake duties of a lead driller as dictated by workload.
• Weekend working and midweek nightshift working on railway sites will be required from time to time.
• Oversee department plant, equipment and tools including repairs and maintenance as required.
• Adhere to best working practice and industry standards.
• Adhere to working instructions as specified internally and from external clients.
• Provide paperwork, namely driller's daily logs the morning following completion of each shift.
• Communicate with internal and external parties.
• Provide weekly timesheets in order to satisfy management system requirements.

Essential Professional/Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Maintain NVQ Level 2 Land Drilling for rotary drilling.
• Experience in compliance with CDM regulations and production of H&S documentation.
• The post holder will be expected to attend and pass internal and industry recognised external training courses. These may include but not be limited to, PTS, NRASWA, CCNSG, CSCS, towing license, CAT, First Aid and manual handling training.
• Maintenance of ground investigation plant, equipment and tools.
• UK Driving License

Personal Skills:

• Conduct business in a professional manner at all times
• Flexible in approach to work - both with regard to working hours and working away from home.
• Ability to work to deadlines & targets.
• Ability to work in a team towards a mutual goal.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all external clients and employees.
• Self motivated with a positive attitude.

Culture and Benefits:

At Central Alliance, we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:

• Salary commensurate with experience - £33,000 to £38,000
• Overtime
• Contributory Private Pension Scheme
• Company van provided for site work.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical benefits.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Income protection and life cover
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• Volunteering and numerous team away days
• Retirement and mortgage advice
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Access to our industry-leading Wellbeing Hub

The RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are Central Alliance, a UK-based ground engineering technical services business providing site investigation, surveying, instrumentation, monitoring and technology-led solutions alongside innovative remedial techniques for slope stabilisation and dewatering. Our innovative support and solutions are provided to infrastructure organisations, asset owners, utility and energy companies, mining companies, government, consultants and construction projects both in the UK and worldwide.

The company's ground investigation services include all aspects of drilling, in situ testing, monitoring, reporting and laboratory testing. We own and operate a full range of drilling rigs, encompassing multipurpose rotary, cable percussion, dynamic sampling and cone penetration testing rigs.

Some of Central Alliance's clients include Network Rail, Aarsleff, National Highways, Rio Tinto, Associated British Ports, the Welsh Government, J. Murphy & Sons, AmcoGiffen, BAM and Morgan Sindall.

Central Alliance is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme