Assistant Drillers

Igne are seeking Assistant Drillers to join our growing Site Investigation team in County Durham. Whether you're new to the industry or already have experience as a Driller’s Assistant, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected and well-established ground engineering business. Operating across the UK, you’ll work on a wide range of geotechnical and site investigation projects, supporting Lead Drillers in delivering high-quality drilling and sampling services. If you're ready to be part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your contributions truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities:Work within a two-person drilling crew supporting the Lead DrillerAssist with sampling and installations, In-situ testing, labelling and handling samples & site setup and general site operationsFollow and promote strong health & safety practicesHelp maintain drilling equipment and site securityWork on varied and sometimes challenging sites across the UK What We’re Looking ForFull UK driving licenceReliable, flexible, and able to work away from homeComfortable working outdoors in varied conditionsWillingness to travel across the UKBasic understanding of site investigation or construction environments Salary and BenefitsUp to £30,500 per annum33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Enhanced maternity & paternity payCompany pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick payHealth cash plan & medical cashbackAnnual leave buy & sell schemeOngoing training & developmentCycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemesHigh 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.