Lead Driller

IGNE; Independence (KS); On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Driller, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality water supply solutions. This exciting position involves managing drilling sites, ensuring safety, and operating specialized equipment to meet industry standards. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork, providing opportunities for continuous training and development. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in outdoor settings, this role is perfect for you. Be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes equality and inclusion while delivering essential services to clients across sectors.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Continuous training and development

Medical cashback plan

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential for travel requirements.
• Previous experience in operating drilling rigs is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drilling and installation of water supply boreholes.
• Maintain the rig and train assistant drillers to required standards.

Skills

Health & Safety regulations knowledge

Clear communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling

Tools

Drilling rig

Specialist plant equipment

Job description

Igne are seeking a Lead Driller to join the team in Hamilton, Glasgow.

The Waterwells division of Igne specializes in providing cost-effective, high-quality, and independent water supplies to both private and public sector clients. With over 350 years of combined experience in borehole drilling, they are one of the UK’s leading water supply specialists.

The successful candidate will organise equipment, operate and run drilling sites on both domestic and commercial water well drilling projects, to industry technical specifications and Company procedures.

If you want to join an innovative, fast-paced, and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out drilling, construction, and installation of water supply boreholes.
• Select 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 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.
• NVQ Level 2 in Land Drilling.

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.

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.