Trusted Partner to Keep Your Rigs Turning

Experienced Drillers
LH Partners

At LH Partners, we live and breathe drilling. Our network spans blast hole, exploration, geotechnical, and grade control operations, allowing us to source talent across the full drilling lifecycle, from offsiders and drill fitters to supervisors and drilling managers.

Leon brings firsthand industry experience, having worked both underground and on surface as a Driller’s Offsider before spending over five years recruiting specifically for drilling roles. This insider knowledge helps us understand the challenges of remote FIFO operations, safety compliance, and retention and deliver candidates who are skilled, reliable, and aligned with your operational goals.

Proven Results

Rapid Response

We regularly fill urgent requirements within 24 hours, enabling crews to be on site the very next day and keeping projects on schedule.

Scalable Delivery

When a major drilling contractor commissioned three new rigs, we mobilised 22 Drillers Offsiders in just four weeks, a testament to our candidate networks, recruitment process, and ability to deliver at scale.

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Drilling jobs we're recruiting for

  • Drillers Offsiders
  • Exploration/Underground Drillers
  • Long Hole Drillers
  • Blast Crew
  • Shot Firers
  • Blast Hole Drillers
  • Supervisors
  • Operations Managers
  • HSE Personnel
  • C-Suite

Our drilling Team

Leon Hearn / Director

Leon has over five years of diverse recruitment experience, specializing in sectors such as minerals, blast hole drilling, and, more recently, healthcare. Throughout his career, Leon has consistently demonstrated an ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. His key strengths lie in his perseverance and resilience, allowing him to navigate challenges effectively while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Leon takes great pride in his honesty and ethical approach to recruitment, qualities that have earned him the trust and respect of his network.

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Phoebe McKiernan

Phoebe brings over 3.5 years of experience in higher education recruitment, where she worked closely with students and institutions to deliver meaningful, long-term outcomes. Originally from the UK, she is known for her people first approach, genuine relationship building and passion for helping others navigate important career and life decisions.
Before joining LH Partners, Phoebe built her career within the higher education sector, supporting individuals through complex processes and ensuring they felt informed, supported and confident at every stage. Her time travelling throughout South East Asia further shaped her global perspective and reinforced her ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, a strength that underpins her approach to recruitment today.
Outside of work, Phoebe loves spending time outdoors camping and four-wheel driving, as well as unwinding with a good book. Always on the lookout for her next great read. She is driven by seeing people succeed and takes pride in creating authentic connections that lead to positive, lasting outcomes

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Jonny Wilson

Jonny’s career has been shaped by hands-on work across construction and mining. He started out at 21 as a site supervisor in his family’s construction business, running multiple jobs across the UK and Ireland. Working on tough sites and large projects early on taught him the value of hard work, problem-solving under pressure, and getting the job done properly when conditions aren’t easy.
Before moving into mining, Jonny also spent time in the financial industry as a supply chain consultant, working on large-scale projects. While it was a very different environment, it gave him a strong understanding of how workflows from planning through to delivery, how delays and poor decisions affect the job, and why attention to detail matters. That experience sharpened his commercial mindset and taught him how to operate confidently with stakeholders at every level, without losing touch with what actually makes work happen on the ground.
Jonny left that world behind and broke into the mining industry the hard way, starting as a Trade Assistant and getting stuck into the work to earn his place on site. He then moved into drilling as a Driller’s Offsider after securing work through LH Partners, becoming LH Partners’ first-ever contractor placed on site as a business. From day one, he embraced the long hours, physical work, and strong safety culture that drilling demands. Through consistent effort and a focus on learning, Jonny completed his Certificate II and was preparing to start his Cert III within nine months. When the opportunity came up to join LH Partners, he saw it as a chance to give back, helping others break into the industry, back themselves, and chase the same opportunities he was given.
Outside of work, Jonny doesn’t slow down much. He trains for marathons, ultramarathons and HYROX events, and has a strong drive to see the world and experience as much as possible, because you only get one crack at the whip.

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What our partners say

CLIENT

We have been working with Lewis for the past year and he has gone above and beyond to really understand our business, drivers and needs.

This attention to detail and care for our companies long term success, ensures the supply of candidates aligned with our operations and culture.

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CLIENT

Partnering with Lewis and Leon for our recruitment needs has always been a pleasure, as they really took the time to get to know our business, and what our team needed.

They were always willing to adapt to any changes or requests we had, making our process as seamless and efficient as possible.

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CANDIDATE

Leon was an absolute star throughout this whole process.

Very supportive and his bespoke advice was invaluable. Great interpersonal skillls, very engaged and very informative. Loved having him in my corner. 

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CANDIDATE

I recently had the pleasure of working with Lewis Houghton, and I can't recommend him highly enough. From our first interaction, his communication skills stood out.

His knowledge of the industry was impressive, and he provided honest, constructive feedback that helped me navigate my job search effectively. Unlike some recruiters who tend to go quiet, Lewis remained engaged and supportive at every step.

If you’re looking for a recruiter who truly cares and knows his stuff, Lewis is the one to go to. Highly recommend him and the team.

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CANDIDATE

I had the pleasure of working with Lewis, and I can confidently say he far exceeded my expectations throughout the entire job search process.

From our first conversation, it was evident that he was genuinely committed to understanding my career goals and finding a role that aligned with both my experience and aspirations. His industry expertise, attention to detail, and proactive communication made everything smooth and stress-free. Lewis was always available to answer my questions, provide guidance, and keep me informed at every stage of the application process. Thanks to Lewis, I secured a position that perfectly matches my skills and career objectives. His dedication, professionalism, and support were exceptional. I highly recommend Lewis to anyone looking for career opportunities. He not only helped me land a job but ensured it was the right fit for my long-term growth.

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CANDIDATE

Leon helped to find permanent position nearby location as per my expectations and also provided guidance for interviews as per organisations expectations.

He also followed up through out during recruitment process. Thank you Leon.

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CLIENT

Lewis has been great to work with, when at times it's been difficult for him to get feedback from the various Hiring Managers in the business.

I really appreciate your patience with us! The quality of candidates presented has always been great, and very easy to work with.

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CLIENT

Working with Leon has been a fantastic experience.

His professionalism, industry knowledge, and commitment to finding the perfect fit made the recruitment process seamless. He quickly understood our needs and provided top-tier candidates. I highly recommend Leon for his exceptional service.

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CANDIDATE

I can't thank Lewis enough for his exceptional support throughout my job search!

From our first conversation, he took the time to understand my skills, goals, and preferences, and worked tirelessly to match me with a position that fits perfectly. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication were evident at every step, and he kept me informed and confident throughout the entire process. Thanks to his hard work, I was able to secure a fantastic job that aligns with my career aspirations. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about your success, Lewis is the person to turn to!"

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Candidate

Dealing with Leon has been a super easy and great experience.

Very prompt responses and has made it very easy to deal with finding information and resources I have been in need of. Would highly recommend using Leon to secure what your after.

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CLIENT

Leon sourced a candidate for our organisation very quickly and helped support both us and the candidate throughout the process.

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CANDIDATE

Very informative as to where the employment market is at and opportunities lie. Well versed in the clients needs, expectation and operations.

Always prepared to offer advice, a receptive ear or voice of reason.

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CANDIDATE

Lewis was very professional during the job search and went the extra mile to align my personal and professional attributes to a suitable company.

Likewise, aligning the interested company to the most suitable person

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Candidate

Lewis was amazing, he helped throughout the entire process.

by understanding my profile, ambitions and matching me to the best opportunities that matched my personality and what I was looking for.

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