Assistant Driller

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Job description

Assistant Driller Temporary £11.00 per hour Multi-site

My client a leader within the engineering industry are seeking an Assistant Driller to work on a multi-site basis covering sites across the UK.

The principal function of this position is for the safe setup, operation and maintenance of our drilling rigs and equipment. You will generally be expected to carry out drilling and installation of deepwells, piezometers, ejector wells and wellpoints in accordance with specifications given by your supervisor.
We offer an extensive training and development program which will commence after individuals complete their probationary period. Company Induction, Initial basic training & PPE issue will be provided from commencement of your employment.
Reports / Responsible to Drilling Operations Manager (Line Manager)
Key areas of responsibility:
In conjunction with the Lead Driller, Individuals will be carrying out tasks such as:
Prepare land drilling equipment for use on site e.g. loading carefully and neatly into van
or lorry.
Unload and stack or store equipment (this involves manual handling of items over 25kg)
carefully and appropriately on site.
Set up and prepare diesel and electric pumping plant, check and replenish oil and fuel,
lay and connect water hoses, assist in setting up and filling of tanks.
Ensure maintenance procedures are carried out to all drilling equipment according to
manufacturer's recommendations.
Laying out of pipework
Setting up of mud recirculation and water flushing systems
Operation of grout mixer and pump
Assistance with installing aggregate into well annulus (this could involve shovelling by
hand several 100kg of gravel)
Clearing up following drilling activity (e.g. collect waste materials, shovel left over spoil,
sweep up, clean down plant and apply grease / lubricants etc.)
Prior to drilling commencing have understanding of the objective and rate of progress.
Carry out hand excavations with shovel, manually lay out heavy duty drilling equipment,
sand, cement etc.
At yard or depot assist with the careful storage of equipment, carry out repairs, wash
vehicles and rigs and other domestic duties.
Keep daily records of site works and records for yard operations such as delivery notes.
To be responsible for own health and safety and that of colleagues, in accordance with
current construction guidance and relevant national legislation.
This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various other duties and/or
hours of work as may reasonably be required of you at your initial place of work or at any
of the company's establishments or sites.
The board is committed to the implementation and certification
of an Integrated Management System to ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.

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