The Hawthorne Group Limited
Diamond Driller
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Company Description
The Hawthorne Group Limited is a specialist recruitment agency focused exclusively on the construction industry, connecting businesses with high-quality talent across a wide range of disciplines. The organization emphasizes transparency, integrity, and measurable results throughout the recruitment process. Each candidate is thoroughly assessed for skills, experience, and attitude, ensuring strong alignment with client needs. The Hawthorne Group provides tailored solutions for both temporary and permanent roles, leveraging extensive industry knowledge and networks. By maintaining honest communication and a commitment to quality, the agency builds lasting partnerships with both clients and candidates, supporting career growth and workforce development.
Role Description
The Diamond Driller role is a full-time, on-site position based in The South West, working on construction and related infrastructure projects. Day-to-day duties include:
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- Operating diamond drilling equipment to cut and core concrete, masonry, and other structural materials according to project specifications.
- Setting up and maintaining drilling rigs, ensuring accurate measurements, and working from technical drawings and site instructions.
- Conducting routine inspection of tools and machinery.
- Following health and safety procedures.
- Coordinating with site supervisors and other trades to complete work efficiently.
- Assisting with site preparation.
- Keeping work areas clean and safe.
- Reporting any equipment or safety issues promptly.
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Qualifications
- Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment related to diamond drilling and construction tasks.
- Strong drilling skills, including experience with diamond drilling techniques and safe cutting/coring practices.
- Knowledge of directional drilling principles and the ability to follow drilling plans where required.
- Experience in inspection of drilling equipment and work areas to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with site standards.
- Understanding of oil & gas or similar industrial environments, including awareness of relevant safety regulations, is an advantage.
- Previous experience in construction, civil engineering, or related fields, ideally in drilling or cutting operations.
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical drawings, measurements, and method statements.
- Strong commitment to health and safety, with the ability to follow site rules and use PPE correctly.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, contractors, and other team members.
- Relevant certifications or licenses for operating drilling equipment or heavy machinery are beneficial.
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