Lead Driller

Igne is seeking a Lead Driller to join the Ground Investigation (GI) Division in Hamilton. This is a full‑time, permanent position that will require travel. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and progressive geotechnical contractor based from Hamilton or Aberdeen.

We offer above industry pay, which includes plenty of opportunities for overtime and regular bonuses, along with generous subsistence and inconvenience payments when working away from home.

If you want to join an innovative, fast‑paced and dedicated team that is making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

• Carry out all works in accordance with company standards, including (but not limited to) ESOPs, project instructions, method statements and statutory and Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Report to the site manager and carry out works as instructed when on site.
• Ensure equipment intended for the works can access work areas, fulfil the project requirement etc.
• Train assistant drillers to encourage professional development to Lead Driller level.
• Carry out maintenance checks of rigs and equipment and report defects or faults prior to works commencing and carry out close down inspections as required.
• Carry out all drilling works on‑site, employing techniques as required. This may include intrusive survey works, ground/site investigation employing open hole and cased methodologies using air and water flush systems etc.

• A background in geotechnical drilling.
• NVQ Level 2 Land Drilling (desirable).
• Qualified to tow.
• Knowledge of working on construction sites.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

• £40,000 – £44,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Performance‑related quarterly bonus.
• 33 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Death in service scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Holiday purchase/buy‑back scheme.
• Medical Cashback scheme.

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies with over 350 years of combined experience. Our 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 and who bring their whole selves to work.

We also have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders available to all employees for support.

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.