Lead Driller - Sonic/Rotary or Cable

  • Structural Soils Ltd
  • Mar 04, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Structural Soils Ltd is a 270-strong award winning site investigation contractor with a large fleet of drilling equipment. As part of the RSK Group, Structural Soils continues to grow rapidly and has secured some very exciting projects across the UK and abroad.

Lead Driller - Sonic/Rotary or Cable Percussion

We have a vacancy for a Lead Driller to join our team in Glasgow This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a supportive and experienced team that focuses on quality and H&S. We work all over the UK ranging from inner-city to countryside locations.

Responsibilities:

Competently operate a drilling rig for site investigation boreholes, including the timely submission of borehole logs
Understand and carry out work as instructed to comply with the project specification, including in-situ testing, sampling and installations
Maintain good communication with colleagues and clients
Work in a tidy and professional manner; be self-sufficient and reliable
Inspect, take care of, maintain and report on the drilling rigs, equipment and vehicles that are provided for your use
Assistant in minor or basic maintenance and repairs as needed
Submit records for SHEQ purposes, such as daily equipment checks.
Understand and work to regulatory and company standards of health, safety, environment and quality
Comply with all company policies, industry regulations and specifications
Use initiative and experience to overcome challenges on site
Maintain a full UK driving license, including towing license
Complete training and assessments as per company requirements
Supervise and train drilling assistants
Due to the nature of the business your job description will inevitably change and you will from time to time be required to undertake other activities to meet the needs of the business as directed by your management team.
SSL drillers are assigned field tablets to record their borehole logs and site records. Full training will be given on use of this app

Working outside throughout the year in varying locations around the UK (staying away is often required; all expenses paid)

Experience and Qualifications:

CSCS and NVQ Level 2 (Lead Driller) required
BDA accreditation preferred

Full driving license is essential

Flexibility to work in varying locations around the UK

Salary and benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience - £33,000 to £42,000

Overtime pay for night and weekend working

Regular training and development

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company van provided for site work

A flexible benefits program including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care (medical and dental)

Discounted gym memberships and activity savings

Employee discounts schemes

Life assurance

Access to digital GP service and mental health support

Bereavement counselling and probate advice

Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

Volunteering days

Retirement and mortgage advice

Wellbeing Hub

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme

Application question(s):
Must be located within 1 hour of Glasgow
Do you have an NVQ in Land Drilling Level 2

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Location:
Glasgow (Glasgow) (preferred)

Work Location: On the road