Labourer / Assistant Driller

Igne

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Contract type: Full time

Igne is seeking an Assistant Driller to join the Specialist Drilling team. The ideal candidate will be based in the North East region. 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. 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 boreholesTransportation of drilling rig and specialist plant equipmentAssist with set up and operation of the drilling rig and specialist plant equipmentMaintain and carry out routine maintenance on equipment Person Specification:EssentialFull UK driving licence licence (travel is a requirement)Able to work within a high-pressured environmentClear communication skills (written and verbal)Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and stay away from home as required. DesirableCSCS 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£30,000 per annum 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Enhanced maternity & paternity payCompany pension, life insurance (3 x Salary) & sick payHealth Cash Plan & medical cashback Annual leave buy & sell schemeOngoing 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.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.As part of our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, all successful candidates will 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.

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