Lead Miner

Matchtech; Worksop; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Lead Miner for an upcoming tunnelling project involving jacked caissons and shaft works. The role requires leading a mining gang and coordinating deep shaft activities on site.

Start date is 5th October 2026, with a duration until mid-January 2027. Strong underground construction and site safety knowledge are essential for success in this contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Lead Miner in tunnelling projects.
• Strong active tunnelling background.
• Experience with jacked caisson / caisson sinking works.
• Experience with sheet piling and deep shafts (~15m).
• Strong knowledge of shaft sinking, pit bottom operations, and underground construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a mining gang on tunnelling and caisson works.
• Ensure site safety and compliance with project standards.
• Assist and oversee shaft sinking activities and pit bottom operations.

Skills

Lead Miner

Active tunnelling

Caisson sinking

Sheet piling

Deep shafts 15m

Shaft sinking

Site safety

Underground construction

Job description

Active Tunnelling Lead Miner - Jacked Caissons

We are currently looking for an experienced Lead Miner for an upcoming project.

Start Date: 5th October 2026
Duration: Until mid-January 2027
Role: Lead Miner
Works: Tunnelling / Shaft Works

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Lead Miner
• Strong active tunnelling background
• Experience with jacked caisson / caisson sinking works
• Experience working with sheet piling
• Experience working on deep shafts, approximately 15m deep
• Strong knowledge of shaft sinking and pit bottom operations
• Comfortable leading and coordinating a mining gang
• Good understanding of underground construction and site safety
• Relevant tunnelling/mining competencies and site certification

Start: 5th October 2026
Duration: Until mid-January 2027