Priority Drilling Ltd
Mineral Exploration Driller - Whitby
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Priority Drilling Limited
Priority Drilling Limited is a family-owned mineral exploration drilling contractor that has been delivering exceptional drilling services since 1954. We invest in our team at every level — whether you're an experienced professional or someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn, we provide the training, development opportunities, and competitive salary to help you build a rewarding long-term career with us.
Essential Requirements
- Hands-on, demonstrable experience in Mineral Exploration Drilling
- Experienced working with core sizes: AQ, AQTK, BQ, BQTK, NQ, H underground or surface
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to travel
- Clean, valid driving license
- Valid permission to work in the UK
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Desirable
- Directional/Navigational drilling
- Have completed drilling operations over 1,000 metres
- Use of zero trip wedges
Training provided in all of the above if the candidate has no experience.
Responsibilities
The driller is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the drill rig, supervision of the drill crew, and operation of all associated drilling tools and equipment.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Set up of the drill rig, ensuring correct alignment with front and back sights, set up of drill angle, and collaring the hole to the client’s requirements.
- Drilling the hole to total depth whilst maintaining maximum core recovery and ensuring that drilling progress is commensurate with the ground conditions and depth of the hole.
- Survey the hole utilising surveying tools at depths required by the client and to ensure the hole
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location