Assistant Driller — Geothermal Projects & UK Travel

Kensa; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Private healthcare after 1 year

Pension scheme

Volunteering days

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Kensa is hiring an Assistant Driller to join our geothermal drilling teams across the UK, supporting borehole installations for new-build developments. The role is outdoor, hands-on and team-oriented, with accommodation provided during weekly travel and a focus on safe, efficient site work.

You’ll learn alongside experienced drillers, gain practical plant skills, and progress toward advanced drilling roles. Monday–Friday work with paid overtime and a drilling bonus per metre drilled.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required or willingness to obtain one.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Practical and mechanical aptitude, with a hands-on approach.
• Good organisation and the ability to follow instructions and site procedures.
• Strong team-working skills and a positive, reliable attitude.
• Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking physically active work.
• Willingness and ability to work away from home Monday to Friday across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driller and wider drilling team with day-to-day geothermal borehole installation activities.
• Support the safe setup, operation and breakdown of drilling equipment and site equipment.
• Assist with movement, preparation and handling of tools, materials, drilling rods and consumables.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area around the drilling operation.
• Carry out routine checks, basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment as directed by the Driller.
• Follow site-specific risk assessments, method statements and health and safety requirements.
• Work with the team to maximise metres drilled and successful project delivery.
• Assist with general site duties and plant operation where trained and authorised.
• Undertake manual handling and other practical site activities.

Skills

CSCS card

UK driving licence

Practical & mechanical aptitude

Organisation

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Willing to travel (Mon-Fri)

Job description

Kensa is hiring an Assistant Driller to join our geothermal drilling teams across the UK, supporting borehole installations for new-build developments. The role is outdoor, hands-on and team-oriented, with accommodation provided during weekly travel and a focus on safe, efficient site work.

You’ll learn alongside experienced drillers, gain practical plant skills, and progress toward advanced drilling roles. Monday–Friday work with paid overtime and a drilling bonus per metre drilled.