Wireline Engineer

Do you want a role that takes you outdoors, on the road, and onto some of the most interesting drilling sites in the country? Igne are seeking a motivated and technically capable Wireline Engineer to join our Specialist Drilling team in Daventry. You will be working closely with the Director of Specialist Drilling and the Geophysics Manager, you will be responsible for acquiring high‑quality borehole geophysics data across a wide range of project sites throughout the UK.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, travelling, and operating specialist equipment within geotechnical and drilling environments.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of wireline logging equipment safely and efficiently from our specialist logging vehicle.
• Monitor real‑time data acquisition to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Carry out equipment checks, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting on site.
• Maintain accurate field logs, job reports, and data records.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers, drillers, and site supervisors to meet project objectives.
• Follow all company HSE procedures, site safety plans, and IGNE policies.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, cleaning, mobilisation, and demobilisation.
• Travel to remote sites and work flexible or extended hours as required.
• Support senior management with additional tasks when needed.

Person Specification

• Understanding of geotechnical drilling operations
• Mechanical and electrical competence with strong troubleshooting ability
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail in a live data environment
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Ability to work independently on site
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and site conditions
• Confident in client interaction and reporting
• Willingness to travel and work irregular or extended hours

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £32,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x 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 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, 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.