Drilling Operative

Role Summary

As a Drilling Operative, you will play a key role within the Civils & Drilling operations team at Lloyds. You will be supporting drilling activities for rock anchoring, micro piling, site investigation and testing across a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects.

This work will involve the installation of Self‐Drill Hollow Bars and DTHH Drilling. The position is based in Northern Ireland with Projects all over the NI and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Why LD / SOCOTEC?
• Join a thriving community of over 2,500 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK & Ireland, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.
• What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.
• In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

• From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow
• Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.

Requirements

About you -

• Has extensive experience within the drilling and construction industry
• Has experience of operating small to medium size drilling rigs
• Has experience of adhering to Company and industry health & safety standards
• Has experience of dealing with logistical issues and problems on site
• Is self‐motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Is able to interpret construction drawings and designs
• Is able to undertake routine maintenance and minor repairs to machinery on request
• Is able to travel extensively and stay overnight as needed to meet our customer needs
• Is able to meet the physical demands of the job
• Has a valid CSCS/CPCS/Safepass card
• Has a full UK driving licence

Benefits

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

About the Company

About Lloyds Datum, SOCOTEC and the Infrastructure Division

Lloyds Datum Group was acquired by SOCOTEC UK & Ireland in 2025 and operates as part of the Infrastructure Division. Lloyds Datum and the wider Infrastructure team delivers essential technical services that ensure the safety, quality and compliance of major construction and civil engineering projects across the UK & Ireland. We provide independent asset and construction services to test, survey, assess, report and monitor client requirements. We do this for construction companies and owners & operators of assets across the complete lifecycle of project and asset lifecycles. We work on some of the biggest Infrastructure projects across building, rail, roads, airports, nuclear and transmission & distribution.

We verify strength, durability and performance of key materials, geotechnics, civils, foundations, pavements and structures. Our experts use industry leading methods and advanced technology to support infrastructure projects from initial site investigation through construction and long term performance, helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory standards and build safer, more resilient assets.