Ground Investigation Assistant Driller
Milton Keynes | Full-time | Permanent From £29,741.40 + premiums + allowances
If you enjoy working outdoors, learning practical skills, and being part of a small, supportive team, this could be the start of a long-term career in Ground Investigation.
Topdrill is a specialist drilling company based in Milton Keynes. We work nationwide on construction, rail, and infrastructure projects, and we’re looking for reliable, hands-on people to join us as Assistant Drillers.
This is a physical, practical role with plenty of variety, no two days are the same, and full training is provided, eventually leading to a NVQ in Land Drilling.
What the job involves
· Working outdoors on sites across the UK
· Supporting the Driller with setting up rigs and equipment
· Collecting soil and rock samples Helping install monitoring wells and instrumentation
· Keeping the site safe, tidy, and well organised
· Working nights and weekends when required
· Staying away from home around 50% of the time (allowances paid)
What we offer
From £29,741.40 base salary
Premiums for nights and weekends
£25 tax-free payment for each night away
· Company pension
· Private medical insurance
· Travel in company vehicles
· Full training and support to gain your NVQ in Land Drilling
· Clear progression to Driller and Lead Driller roles for committed team members
What we’re looking for
· You don’t need drilling experience — just the right attitude.
· Enjoys physical, outdoor work
· Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
· Good sense of humour and a team player
· Able to work nights, weekends, and stay away when needed
· Holds a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 points)
· Lives within 20 miles of MK13 0DE
· Able to pass an industry medical, including drug & alcohol testing
Why join Topdrill
· We’re a small, friendly team where you’re known by name, not number. If you want a job that gets you outdoors, teaches you a skilled trade, and offers real progression, this is a great place to start.
Work Location
· On the road, travelling in company vehicles from our Milton Keynes yard.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £29,741.40 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you live within 20 miles of MK13 0DE and have your own transport to get to the yard reliably?
- Do you hold a full manual UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer?
- Are you able to work away from home for up to 50% of the time, including nights and weekends when required?
- This role involves physical outdoor work in all weather conditions. Are you comfortable with this?
- Are you able to work early starts, long days, and occasional night shifts?
- Are you able to pass an industry-standard medical, including drug and alcohol testing?
- Are you looking for a long-term role with training and progression, rather than short-term work?
Work Location: On the road
