Assistant Driller

TL;DR

Assistant Driller (Offshore Geotechnical): Operate and maintain specialized drilling equipment for geotechnical data acquisition with an accent on pipe handling, mud mixing, and lifting operations. Focus on supporting in situ testing, sample recovery, borehole logging, and ensuring safe offshore operations under physically demanding conditions.

Location: Offshore, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Willingness to travel globally and work offshore for extended periods required.

Company

Global Geo-data specialist providing insights from the Earth for infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects.

What you will do

• Operate and maintain drilling equipment, pipe handling cranes, and mud mixing systems.
• Support safe geotechnical data acquisition, lifting operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Mix drilling fluids, handle disposal, and assist in in situ testing, sample recovery, and borehole logging.
• Follow safety protocols, maintain records, report operational data, and participate in team briefings.

Requirements

• Experience in offshore or field-based environments (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Ability to work safely in physically demanding conditions.
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills.
• Willingness to travel globally and work offshore for extended periods.

Culture & Benefits

• Positive work environment with career and training opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Competitive salary, contributory pension, private medical insurance, health cash plan.
• Group life assurance, electric car scheme, discounted gym membership, discounts platform.
• hirify.global Card for cash back, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, long service awards, employee referral bonuses.
• Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and a culture of continuous improvement.