Driller - Water Boreholes
Rise Technical Recruitment
Aberdeen · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 – £50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen
Category
Engineering
Driller - Water Boreholes
£45,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + Training + Company Vehicle + Overnight Allowance + Company Benefits
Aberdeenshire, commutable from Aberdeen, Ellon, Huntly, Stonehaven and surrounding areas
Are you a Driller with experience in water boreholes, looking for a secure position offering plenty of variety, overtime opportunities and further training?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established specialist company where you will work on a range of water borehole projects across Scotland, using modern drilling equipment while developing your technical skills.
This established company specialises in drilling and groundwater solutions and works with a wide range of clients across Scotland. Due to a requirement within their experienced drilling team, they are now looking for a Driller to join their operation.
In this role you will operate and maintain rotary drilling rigs, compressors and associated equipment, carrying out water borehole drilling projects from mobilisation through to completion. You will primarily work across Aberdeenshire alongside projects throughout Scotland, with accommodation and an overnight allowance provided when staying away.
This role would suit an experienced Water Borehole Driller looking to join an established specialist offering a stable long term position, overtime and further training.
The Role
Water borehole drilling across Scotland
Operating and maintaining rotary drilling rigs and compressors
Managing drilling activities from mobilisation through to completion
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Overtime availableThe Person
Previous water borehole drilling experience
Full UK driving licence
Happy to travel throughout Abderdeenshire/ScotlandReference number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment.
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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
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