Assistant Drillmaster — Auger Drilling

Do you enjoy taking the ground out from under someone’s feet?

Do you like varied, technically challenging work? As an Assistant Drillmaster for auger drilling at Holland Drilling, you are the linchpin in delivering trenchless crossings for underground infrastructure. Adventurous, versatile, and anything but boring!

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An adventurous and versatile career for life at a top company with plenty of growth opportunities. So start digging your way to your future!

Holland Drilling

You definitely want to drill with us, right?

Ready to tap into a new job? A tough, adventurous role with significant responsibility towards your colleagues, the surroundings, and society? And does “drilling” sound like music to your ears rather than noise? Then your future may well be at Holland Drilling, the specialist in designing and delivering trenchless crossings for underground infrastructure.

Ask our colleagues and they will all tell you the same thing. Working at Holland Drilling is diverse. Every day is different, every job is different, and every location is different. Wonderful outdoor work, rolling up your sleeves. No challenge is too big, and you are a key player. In short: a job at Holland Drilling is a job for life—one that brings real satisfaction!

Your responsibilities

As an assistant drillmaster, you support the drillmaster and ensure everything runs smoothly and safely:

  • Operating and managing the drilling rig and truck combination
  • Inspecting cables, pipes, and conduits
  • Preparing drilling fluids and monitoring the drilling process
  • Daily maintenance and transport of the drilling rig
  • Supporting quality, safety, and task allocation within the drilling crew

What you bring

  • VCA Basic Safety certification
  • Drillmaster training in guided drilling (SOMA or Deltares)
  • Driver’s license B-E/C-E and Code 95
  • Basic knowledge of soil, soil properties, and underground infrastructure
  • Knowledge of GPS equipment, the KLIC system, and drilling fluids (preferred; can be learned internally)
  • Efficient, flexible, and customer-focused
  • Leadership, problem-solving ability, and accuracy
  • Strong communication skills and a positive team spirit

Working at Holland Drilling

We are the specialist in trenchless crossings for underground infrastructure. Gas and drinking water pipelines, electricity, and ultra-fast internet—we ensure everything is installed safely underground, with minimal inconvenience to the surroundings. From our base in Cuijk, we work as a dedicated team on projects throughout the Netherlands.

What makes working with us unique

  • Varied work with significant responsibility
  • Outdoor work on projects with impact
  • Room for personal development through training and courses
  • Opportunities to grow within a close-knit and passionate team
  • Work you can be proud of—work that truly delivers satisfaction
Holland Drilling

Yes, I do—so I drill!

So, what’s holding you back? Choose a super job and get started at Holland Drilling! Holland Drilling, wouldn’t you want to drill there?

Fill in the contact form, call our office in Cuijk at 0485 – 74 50 40, or send an email to personeel@hollanddrilling.nl.