Lead Driller

Igne is looking to appoint experienced Lead Drillers to join our Ground Investigation Division with positions based in Hamilton, Glasgow, or Aberdeen. This is a great opportunity to become part of a growing and forward-thinking geotechnical contractor, working from one of our key Scottish hubs.

The key to our success is our highly skilled, dedicated, and reliable team whom we greatly value and ensure are well-equipped and looked after.  We offer above industry pay, which includes lots of opportunities for overtime and regular bonuses, along with generous subsistence and inconvenience payments when working away from home.

GI Scotland conducts site investigation operations throughout the UK, providing opportunities to travel and work on exciting projects that often require innovative solutions. Our objective is to provide an inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to progress. If you would like to be part of this, we would love to hear from you.

You will need to have a background in geotechnical drilling on any type of rig, ideally holding a NVQ in Land Drilling, along with a full UK driving licence.  A more detailed job description can be provided by visiting the careers section of our website.  Please be aware that due to the nature of the role, you will be subject to a drug test on day one of employment and on an ad hoc basis thereafter.

Other benefits include:

• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Continuous training and development
• Death in service scheme
• Health Cash Plan, which includes access to on-line GP’s and financial assistant towards medical appointments.

In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company.  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 ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, 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 believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.

Please note 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.