Overview
Future Drilling Services is seeking a motivated and hard working Assistant Driller to join our geothermal drilling team. In this role, you will support the Lead Driller in operating and maintaining rigs, handling drilling equipment, and ensuring safe and efficient site operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in drilling or large machinery, a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to thrive in outdoor, physically demanding environments.
The role of an Assistant Driller:
* Assisting in geothermal and water borehole installations
* Ability to plan and manage own work
* Problem-solving
* Report to the lead driller
* Operation of various site plant
* Understanding and carrying out specific instructions
* General site labouring duties
* Carry out routine maintenance of plant and equipment
* Accept and complete relevant training requirements
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
* Relevant experience in a similar role in the industry is desirable but not essential
* Full Clean UK Driving Licence - Essential
* Must own a car to get to our depot near Brough
* Ability to pass DBS check and random drug testing
* NVQ Land Drilling Level 2 – Desirable but not essential (Can be earned on the job)
* CSCS card – Desirable
* Telehandler experience – Desirable but not essential
* Plant Experience
* Organised and motivated
* First Aid Training – Desirable but not essential
* Health & Safety experience and licence - Desireable but not essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £39,000 + performance based bonuses (Subject to completion of probation period)
50-hour contract which includes travel to site from our depot - Overtime paid at time and a quarter.
Benefits:
* Ongoing training, plant operator qualifications etc.. .
* Performance based bonuses
* £35 subsidies paid per night for working away
* Accommodation paid for
* £5 Daily lunch allowance when working on site
Schedule:
Monday to Friday – usually working away
Weekend work is optional on increased overtime rate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £39,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Full, clean driving licence
Location:
* Brough HU15 2XW (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
* 100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person