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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- 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.
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.
Before transitioning into recruitment, Leon gained valuable experience across various industries in both the UK and Australia. His roles spanned laboring, warehousing, sales, and drilling. Leon’s entry into recruitment came through his work as a contractor at a drilling company, where he eventually took on the role of recruiter for the organization. This hands-on industry experience provided him with unique insights that he now applies in his recruitment career.
Outside of work, Leon enjoys playing sport, seeing friends and spending quality time with his young family.
Sean Paranihi / Recruitment Consultant
After a rewarding career as a professional rugby player, Sean has made an exciting transition into the field of recruitment. While the shift is significant, the values that defined his sporting life are discipline, resilience and teamwork which continue to guide his professional approach each day. He takes pride in demonstrating a strong work ethic, a commitment to continuous learning and a genuine dedication to doing things the right way.This new chapter has proven to be both challenging and fulfilling. The fast paced and people oriented nature of recruitment drives Sean to continuously improve and adapt. He is particularly passionate about problem solving, building meaningful relationships and learning from experienced mentors such as Lewis and Leon, whose leadership and deep industry expertise have had a significant impact on his development. Outside of work, Sean is a devoted father who enjoys life’s simple pleasures. He enjoys watching rugby, especially cheering for the All Blacks, catching up with friends and spending quality time with his young family. Whether he is on the field, in the workplace or at home, he values loyalty, collaboration and always giving his best to the people around him.
After a rewarding career as a professional rugby player, Sean has made an exciting transition into the field of recruitment. While the shift is significant, the values that defined his sporting life are discipline, resilience and teamwork which continue to guide his professional approach each day. He takes pride in demonstrating a strong work ethic, a commitment to continuous learning and a genuine dedication to doing things the right way.
This new chapter has proven to be both challenging and fulfilling. The fast paced and people oriented nature of recruitment drives Sean to continuously improve and adapt. He is particularly passionate about problem solving, building meaningful relationships and learning from experienced mentors such as Lewis and Leon, whose leadership and deep industry expertise have had a significant impact on his development.
Outside of work, Sean is a devoted father who enjoys life’s simple pleasures. He enjoys watching rugby, especially cheering for the All Blacks, catching up with friends and spending quality time with his young family. Whether he is on the field, in the workplace or at home, he values loyalty, collaboration and always giving his best to the people around him.