Diamond Drillers

Techforce Personnel is partnering with established drilling contractors to recruit experienced Diamond Drillers for multiple opportunities across WA and interstate.

We have a strong pipeline of Surface and Underground Diamond Drilling positions across WA, NSW, VIC, TAS, NT and SA, offering a range of rosters, competitive rates and both temp-to-perm and permanent employment opportunities.

Whether you're looking for a better roster, a move back into diamond drilling, long-term stability or your next permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

What's On Offer

• Rates up to $875/shift, depending on experience and project
• Driller opportunities from $875/shift + bonuses
• Production & KPI bonus opportunities across selected projects
• 2:1, 2:2, 4:2, 7:7 & 20:10 rosters available
• Opportunities across WA and interstate
• Surface & Underground Diamond Drilling
• Temp-to-perm and permanent positions
• Multiple projects and mobilisation options
• Established drilling operations with large operating fleets
• Immediate and upcoming starts
• Weekly pay across casual placements
• Medicals, onboarding and mobilisation coordinated

Your Responsibilities

• Carrying out Surface and/or Underground Diamond Drilling operations
• Operating diamond drill rigs safely and efficiently to drilling programs
• Achieving required production, recovery and drilling targets
• Monitoring ground conditions, penetration rates and drill performance
• Completing pre-start inspections and operational checks
• Identifying equipment faults and assisting with minor maintenance requirements
• Maintaining accurate drilling and shift records
• Working closely with offsiders, supervisors and site teams
• Maintaining high standards of equipment care and housekeeping
• Consistently working within site safety procedures and critical controls

What We're Looking For

• Previous Diamond Drilling experience within mining or exploration
• Surface and/or Underground experience considered
• Experience operating DE710, DE740, UDR1000 and/or UDR1200 highly regarded
• Experience across other Diamond Drill rigs will also be considered
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment care
• Ability to work FIFO/DIDO day and night shift rosters
• Strong commitment to safety, drilling performance and productivity

Not quite the right fit? We also recruit across Diamond Driller Offsiders, RC & Grade Control Drilling, Blast Hole Drilling, Drill & Blast and other mining roles throughout WA and Australia. Apply today to discuss other opportunities available.

Apply now or contact the Techforce Surface Mining team for a confidential discussion about the Diamond Drilling opportunities available.