Reporting to the Senior Driller, the successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of the drilling operation including plant and equipment, and for the recovery of bulk and core samples from boreholes. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the safe mobilisation, demobilisation of drill sites and the maintenance of all drilling equipment.

The successful candidate will have drilling experience to include experience in rotary coring, augering or rotary percussion drilling. S/he will have good interpersonal and communication skills to include an excellent command of the English language.

The recruitment campaign for this role is managed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS).

Closing date for application is 25 October 2018.

Information booklet is available on the PAS website here.