A Day In A Life Of A Driller's Offsider | Recruitment

We've created this video to show the working conditions, environment and physical side of this role, in the hope that potential candidates have a clear understanding of working in the underground diamond drilling industry.

[dominicbuchanan]

My biggest advice is walk in with thick skin, good attitude, and a sense of humor. Don’t expect to get along with everyone, but at least make it tolerable. Making jokes, checking in your co workers if they need water, and staying ahead of the game goes a long way.

[harryman]

men built everything in the world. mad respect

[Ladyrebeccam]

My father’s been a driller for over 40 years ..he tells me to harden up quite a lot !!!now I know why…this job made him the man he is today, extremely proud of him

[celestinac]

I have so much respect for these men... This is what they do to put a roof over their loved ones heads, shitting in a bag and working hard.... man...made me almost cry

[CapDingo]

Totally different world from an office worker like me, so i learnt something. I do wish all recruitment videos were as honest as this one. :)

[StefanOsfit]

The honesty makes me wanna go and test myself

[barrtraining]

Thanks for this video. I have been applying for these jobs with no luck yet. I appreciate the honesty and not sugar coating the job at all.

[bevanmckay]

I got my start in fifo 20 years ago as a drillers offsider, back then it was the easiest way to get into the industry with no experience, getting paid only for the meters we drilled, sleeping in a swag, getting yelled at by the driller, to this day I have a bad reaction if someone toots at me in traffic 😆
Went on to work in offshore drilling and now being paid for my skill level and knowledge in the industry.
Like the man says if your prepared to stick it out and do the hard yards it can be rewarding.

[Godsonreactiontv]

I’m starting as an offsider, this is a motivation for me and have prepared me for the work ahead of me

[michaeldrake]

Love this video. When my family or friends need an understanding of what i do, i send them this. Its very thorough and well done

[clintsrandomvideos]

I was at the Granites gold mine in the NT doing this a few years back for a year or so and this video is EXACTLY what it’s like for anyone interested. Can be very rewarding but very very tough definitely not for the faint hearted. I was 35 when I was up there and got a few records but that’s why I left, I pulled 11000m of rods in 7 days and 1900m in one shift, 950m out changed the bit threw 950m in only for the driller to smoke that bit and I had to pull them again and throw them back in. I was known for doing all of the big rod pulls because the young guys couldn’t keep up but that’s what done it for me I felt I was being used in the end going from rig to rig it sucked. I started drilling towards the end but having so many deep holes I was continuously pulling rods day in day out. It’s seriously hard work pulling so many rods haha

10/10 for the video guys you told it EXACTLY how it is.

[markalterado]

I’m on a diamond drilling mob, drilling for iron ore. Best decision I’ve ever made. Just make sure you have strong communication with family and partner and you’re all sweet.

[bradgardner]

Well done Webby and crew.
Respect Shifty Brad.

[warner]

Grateful to have found this video and comments. The thought of $420 a day 2:1 had me considering a move across to Perth for a position. Supervisor candidly explained dirty and dusty conditions that would require respirator use and that the last four hires lasted 3 days. Just having heard that I was about to not proceed. Fortunately seeing this confirmed it's not for me.

[MajorDrama]

What a great summary Shaun/Webdrill - Lot of insight shared there - Thanks for posting this as I've often wondered - Genuinely physically and mentally challenging - And long days it would seem - Reckon anyone who sticks this gig can be very proud of themselves

[Wedget]

This bloke has the right attitude, he will go places, 👍👍

[cable]

Im looking into getting into this industry. This is a great no bullsh1t explanation, thank you. :)

[oliviathomson]

I’ve been underground as an apprentice and loved it! Always thought diamond drilling was an interesting job so I thought I put my self out in there and started applying for jobs! Your videos have helped me see what I will get up to and I can’t wait! 🤩

[lewiscraw]

I just got a nipper job. Fly to my first time on mine site in two weeks. Super nervous. I think I can do it. I'm a tradesman and have worked tough conditions. I hope I have the grit. Great video.
I like the dark
I like routine and habits being repeated everyday.
I don't like early mornings.
I hope I go alright and run with it

[callkthulu]

That was so informative. I am so keen for a drillers job. Have been looking into it for a while. Im a fifo grounds person but want to get into drilling and underground. Looks awesome. I dont think if you had a family like this guy you would stick with it very long, luckily im single. Been applying but no bites so far. Just got to keep trying.