Job Description
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build, and operate their assets more safely, sustainably, and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
The role
Fugro is now recruiting for an Apprentice Fitter to join our team in Falmouth, Cornwall. This is an exciting opportunity that will allow you to develop your skills through various interesting and diverse activities and projects. As a Fitting apprentice with Fugro, you will be an integral part of the team, working in a fast-moving environment with an experienced team who will support and mentor you to achieve your qualification and develop your career.
From our Falmouth Hub, we design, build, and operate bespoke over water drilling equipment and you will have opportunities to gain first-hand experience both in the workshop and field to see our equipment in action hand to fully understand its purpose and enhance your knowledge.
You will work closely with the Workshop and Production Manager, Workshop Supervisors, Design Engineers, and Project Manager to assist in the design and build of equipment. You will also assist in maintaining existing Fugro Plant as well as carry out the manufacture of new build equipment in the workshop facility. Plant must be fit for purpose to eliminate any HSEQ issues and reduce site down time.
Who we’re looking for:
As an Apprentice within Fugro we are giving you the exciting opportunity to develop start your career within Engineering. The successful candidate must have a willingness to learn and develop into the role. An interest/previous experience in Engineering (Mechanical/Hydraulic) would be a bonus.
You will be working with a team of engineers and have excellent communication skills, verbal and written are imperative. We are looking for passionate Apprentices that have a positive can-do attitude with the ability to work in a busy workshop environment. The Fitting Technician Apprentice will need to hold a Minimum GCSE in English, Maths and Science.
What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So, bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
- Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme & Life Assurance
- Option to lease an electric car.
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Discounted gym membership.
Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge, and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour, and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
