Do you love the great outdoors and physical work? Then this exciting traineeship might be for you.
Our client a small scale Environemtal Consultancy is seeking a trainee geotechnical driller to join their expanding team in the South East of England.
No prior experience is required, just a good attitude to work and a passion for physical work, the outdoors in all weathers.
Fll training will be provided as well as certification, specifically an NVQ in Land Drilling.
Please see some additional info below
We believe in creating an organisation we all want to be part of, based on a positive, supportive, and fun environment where people are given the opportunity to grow and advance their career.
The Role
Monday - Friday
Minimum 45 hours a week with the opportunity for overtime
Generous staff benefits
Regular social events
Full training provided with opportunity for extra responsibilities.
This is a varied role where you will be responsible for drilling and technical works across London and the Southeast region. You will be obtaining/collecting samples, logging soils, maintaining vehicles, plant, and equipment and much more!
Full training will be provided, including the opportunity to obtain industry recognised qualifications.
The role is physically demanding and involves mostly site-based work (all year round). This will include the setting up of site equipment: including our drill rig, on-site logging of soil samples to BS5930/Eurocode 7, ground-gas and groundwater monitoring, sample collections and any site related visits/works.
You will also be required to travel regularly to our head office is based in Alton, Hampshire to collect, return and maintain samples and equipment.
For insurances purposes, you will need to be 21 years old + and hold a UK driving licence. The role will involve driving equipment to site, including towing a trailer.
What we're looking for:
Reliable and committed team player.
Flexible, proactive, and self-motivated with the ability to be self-directed when needed.
Doesn't mind working outside in all weathers.
Full clean UK driving licence.
Eligible to work and live within the UK.
Personable, with experience liaising with clients and other stakeholders.
Ability to maintain the physical nature of the role.
A positive problem-solver.
Accurate with an attention to detail and follow-through.
Out-going, personable and enthusiastic manner.
Thorough planning, organisation and prioritising time.
Ability to work calmly in a busy work environment.
A strong work ethic is essential.
Adaptable and capable of managing own workload.
Able to work to timescales.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
