About Us
Our Mission
DownHole Recruitment is built to support drilling contractors and geotechnical companies with permanent recruitment that is specific to the realities of the industry. We recruit drillers and offsiders for roles where site fit matters. Not just on paper, but in the field. That means understanding the type of ground, the style of operation, the crew environment, the site standards and the kind of person who can step in and do the job properly. Our focus is straightforward. Put the right people into the right roles so crews stay productive, standards stay high and drilling programs keep moving.
What We Specialise In
We specialise in permanent recruitment across the following drilling sectors:
- Reverse Circulation Drilling
- Diamond Drilling
- Mud Rotary Drilling
- Air Core Drilling
- Underground Drilling
- Geotechnical Drilling
- Environmental Drilling
- Water Bore Drilling
We recruit for:
- FIFO drillers and offsiders
- Non FIFO geotechnical drillers and offsiders
- Water bore drillers
- Entry level and experienced offsiders
- Drillers looking to move into stronger long term roles
How We Work
We manage the full permanent recruitment process from role briefing through to candidate screening, shortlisting and placement.
That includes promoting the role, speaking with candidates, checking suitability, assessing site and roster fit and presenting people who are better matched to the position.
The successful candidate is then hired directly into your business as part of your permanent workforce.
We are not labour hire. We focus on permanent placements only.
Our Approach
Industry specific screening
We screen with the job in mind. That means looking beyond a resume and asking the questions that matter in drilling. Type of operation, rig exposure, site expectations, roster suitability, physical readiness, attitude, safety awareness and how someone is likely to fit into a crew.
Quality over volume
We do not send resumes for the sake of activity. The focus is on presenting a smaller number of better suited candidates who can genuinely add value on site.
Straight communication
No fluff, no confusion and no wasted time. Just clear communication, honest feedback and a practical process.
Long term fit
A placement should do more than fill a gap. It should strengthen the crew, support productivity and reduce the chance of another restart a few weeks later.
What You Can Expect From Us
- A recruiter who understands drilling environments and site expectations
- Candidates assessed for role fit, crew fit and site suitability
- Clear communication throughout the process
- Honest conversations about the role, the conditions and the standard required
- A practical recruitment process focused on stronger long term hires
If you need people who can step onto site, pull their weight and fit the operation, you are in the right place.
Why DownHole Recruitment
DownHole Recruitment delivers permanent recruitment for drilling contractors and geotechnical companies that need people who are right for the rig, the roster and the job.
Drilling recruitment should be handled by someone who understands what the work actually involves.
This industry is demanding. Long shifts, variable conditions, remote work, live sites, changing ground and tight crews all mean the wrong hire can cost time, money and momentum.
That is why DownHole Recruitment takes a drilling first approach.
We understand that a good candidate is not just someone with a ticket or a polished resume. It is someone who suits the role, the conditions and the people around them.
Whether the position is FIFO or non FIFO, the aim is the same. Better hires, stronger crews and fewer hiring mistakes.