Assistant Driller

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Salary Package: £35000 - £40000 per annum + Overtime, Fl
Location: Wallingford, England
Consultant: Tyrhys Luko
Posted: 30/01/2026

Description:

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Assistant Driller to work for a company in UK Coverage

Role: Assistant Driller

Salary: £40,000

Location: UK Coverage

Hours: 48 hours per week

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Driller:

• Support the Lead Driller with daily drilling operations


• Assist with setting up, operating, and dismantling drilling equipment


• Carry out manual handling tasks and basic equipment maintenance


• Collect and label soil, rock, or water samples


• Maintain a safe, tidy, and organised work site


• Follow health & safety procedures, RAMS, and PPE requirements


• Travel to sites across the UK and work outdoors in varying conditions

About you:

• A practical, hands-on individual with a strong work ethic


• Safety-conscious and able to follow instructions


• Willingness to learn and develop within the role


• Ability to work well as part of a team


• Previous drilling experience (water well or geothermal) desirable


• NPORS/CPCS Telehandler qualification desirable

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!"

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment – 01865 777733 or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.