Lead Driller

Company: Arcadis
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Job Description

Arcadis is looking for an Experienced Lead Driller to be based at our Gloucester facility. The position will involve working throughout the UK across a variety of sites and sectors, including manufacturing, petrochemical, and construction environments.

Role Accountabilities

The successful candidate will work independently, demonstrating leadership and taking a key role in developing Assistant Drillers, and ensuring Health and Safety stewardship.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience acting in the role of Lead Driller – preferably holding an NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling; BDA audit would also be beneficial.
  • Experience logging to BS5930 and knowledge of Eurocode 7 would be beneficial.
  • Full, clean Category B driving licence required; entitlement for C1+E and/or C preferable.
  • Valid CSCS Card.
  • Beneficial: Personal Track Safety (PTS) accreditation or an SPA/PIA training card.

Benefits

  • Competitive market salary, dependent on experience.
  • Overtime and bonus schemes.
  • National Living Wage.
  • 25-day annual holiday allowance, increasing with period of service; option to buy additional days.
  • Single occupancy rooms when away from home.
  • Generous overnight and daily allowance.
  • External and internal training opportunities.
  • Best contributory pension in the industry – matched up to 8%.
  • Private medical, dental, cycle to work scheme, gym membership.

The role requires frequent traveling throughout the week; accommodation is provided by the company and a daily subsistence allowance is paid. Daily commuting to Gloucester may be required; the successful candidate should reside within a reasonable commute from the depot.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026