Drilling Fluid Production Operator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Drilling Fluid Production Operator for Southampton, offering a contract role with hands-on responsibilities in preparing and running equipment for mixing, blending, and supplying drilling fluids to wells and platforms.

The role requires rig up/down preparation, operating machinery to competency standards, and assisting field teams to ensure safe, precise, and timely operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with drilling fluid systems or industrial mixing equipment is advantageous.
• Commitment to safety protocols.
• Ability to work physically in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment for rig up and rig down times.
• Operate the equipment according to competency level and job requirement.
• Assist field and maintenance crews by preparing equipment.
• Contribute and prep for crew toolbox meetings.

Skills

Drilling fluids systems

Industrial mixing equipment

Safety protocols

Job description

Drilling Fluid Production Operator – Southampton

The Drilling Fluid Production Operator position in Southampton involves preparing and running equipment for mixing, blending, and supplying drilling fluids to wells and platforms. This contract role carries a salary of £12-14 per annum. Duties include rig up and rig down preparation, operating machinery to competency standards, assisting field and maintenance crews with equipment setup, and contributing to toolbox talks. The successful candidate will support safe, precise, and timely execution of operations. Prior experience with drilling fluid systems or industrial mixing equipment is advantageous, alongside a strong commitment to safety protocols. This role suits a practical individual comfortable with physical work in a demanding operational setting. Equipment Operator required to join a successful and growing team who deliver safe, precise, and on time execution of mixing, blending, and supplying drilling fluids to various wells and drilling platforms.

Requirements Prepare equipment for rig up and rig down times. Operate the equipment according to competency level and job requirement. Assist field and maintenance crews by preparing equipment. Contribute and prep for crew toolbox meetings.