Drilling Supervisor - IGNE : Job Details

Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Ltd, part of the Igne Group of companies, are seeking to recruit an experienced Drilling Supervisor to join their successful and expanding team in Hamilton, Glasgow. You will be responsible for managing the drilling crews on large, complex ground investigation projects. This is a hands-on role where you will be required to provide supervisory support, alongside ensuring that the correct equipment and resource are available so the project is delivered on time and within budget.

There will be ample scope for the successful candidates to learn new skills to further their career. The company is committed to the professional development of all of its employees and offers in-house and external training leading to professional qualifications.

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

• Attend pre-tender site walkovers feeding back information to the commercial team
• Plan and organise drilling activities in co-ordination with drilling engineers and contractors
• Support the Operations Director and work to problem solve on existing projects
• Work with the Contracts teams and other Supervisors to effectively execute site works and enhance production
• Manage drilling personnel, including supervision, guidance and support to increase skill base
• Monitor drilling progress and make adjustments and/or identify new operational practices and equipment as appropriate to enhance productivity and safety
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Liaise with Drilling staff and Management on logistics and site performance and assist where necessary with general drilling operations including operating rigs.

• Extensive experience in drilling operations, with a strong knowledge of drilling techniques, equipment and safety practices
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within the drilling industry
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyse complex drilling data
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to promote a safety culture among drilling teams
• Full UK driving licence
• A willingness to travel and work away on site

• £commensurate with experience, generous benefits & overtime available
• Continuous training and development

In return, we can offer you an exciting career in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company. 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 believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.

Salary: £45,000 per annum plus opportunity for overtime