Lead Driller

Join Igne’s Drilling Team – Lead Driller & Crew Opportunities

Igne is growing and currently seeking an experienced Lead Driller to join our dedicated team, working on a variety of exciting projects across the UK. We are also open to applications from full drilling crews who are looking to make the move together.

Our Drilling Specialist Division provides cost-effective, high-quality, and independent water supply solutions to both private and public sector clients. With over 350 years of combined experience, Igne is proud to be one of the UK’s leading experts in water well drilling.

As a Lead Driller, you will be responsible for organising equipment, operating drilling rigs, and managing sites for both domestic and commercial water well projects ensuring all work is delivered to technical specifications and in line with company procedures.

If you’re looking to join an innovative, fast-paced and committed team that’s making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out drilling, construction, and installation of water supply boreholes
• Selecting all required equipment for each project.
• Handle all site operations ensuring all work is carried out as safely as possible. 
• Maintain the rig and carry out routine maintenance
• Train assistant drillers to the required standards to enable them to operate a drilling rig and other plant equipment
• Transportation of drilling rig and specialist plant equipment
• Set up and operation of the drilling rig and specialist plant equipment
• Maintain and carry out routine maintenance on equipment

Person Specification

• Full UK driving licence (travel is a requirement)
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Previous experience of operating Rotary drilling rigs
• Able to work within a high-pressured environment
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and stay away from home as required

 Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling
• Tele-Handler ticket

In return Igne provides a competitive salary with opportunities for development and benefits as detailed below:

Salary & Benefits

• Salary on offer is c£40,000 for a 44.5 hour week, plus overtime
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Continuous training and development
• Medical cashback plan
• Death in service scheme

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: site investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, water wells, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference.  We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.  We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.  We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.

Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.