Assistant Drillers

Assistant Drillers Newcastle, NE1 1DE Contract Type: Full Time Salary: c£29,000 per annum Job Category: Drilling 19/11/2026 - 15 days remaining Apply for this job

Job Introduction

Igne is seeking an Assistant Driller to join the Specialist Drilling team. Supporting the Lead Driller with the operation of drilling, construction and installation of water supply boreholes. This role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors and is able to work across the UK. A full UK driving license is required to be considered for the role.

Due to the nature of the work, the role requires physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and handling equipment and materials in line with health and safety guidelines. 

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

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assisting and supporting in the drilling, construction, and installation of water supply boreholes
• Transportation of drilling rig and specialist plant equipment
• Assist with set up and operation of the drilling rig and specialist plant equipment
• Maintain and carry out routine maintenance on equipment 

 

Person Specification:

Essential

• Full UK driving licence licence (travel is a requirement)
• 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

• CSCS card and hold a full driver licence (travel across the UK is required)
• Experience of working within a construction related environment.
• An awareness of general H&S regulations 

 

Salary & Benefits:

• c£29,000 per annum 
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3 x Salary) & sick pay
• Health Cash Plan & medical cashback 
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development 
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech Schemes 
• High Street Discounts & Long Service awards 

 

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 (UXO), specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

 We are 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, so equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our culture and integral to our success. 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 to support employees whenever needed. We believe in developing our talent, which is why at Igne you will have many opportunities for training and progression within your role.

 

As part of our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, all successful candidates may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening process before employment commences. Employees are also subject to random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing during employment in accordance with our Drug and Alcohol Policy.

 

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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Overview

Number of Positions
1
Contract Type
Full Time
Salary
c£29,000 per annum
Job Category
Drilling
Location
Newcastle
Reference
ignecareers/TP/3320/390