Fitter

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:

As a Fitter, you will be responsible for maintaining Fugro plant and carrying out the manufacture of new build equipment in our Falmouth Hub Workshop, ensuring all plant is fit for purpose and HSSEQ issues are eliminated, and any site downtime is reduced.

You will be working closely with the Fitting shop supervisor/Charge-hand, Workshop Manager, co-workers & Plant supervisors, and site clients.

The role will include duties of:

• Reacting to site breakdowns and providing technical problem-solving solutions to site personnel, identifying and reporting any defects likely to lead to major breakdowns.
• Assessing performance and condition of plant and machinery, checking for wear and tear and identifying potential breakdowns to report to supervisor/charge hand.
• Working with the supervisor to complete reports to ensure all progress, downtime, plant, and equipment defects are correctly recorded.

Who we're looking for:

• In-depth knowledge of hydraulics and mechanics of new and existing industrial equipment and plant.
• Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions while communicating effectively with team members.
• A minimum of 5 GSCS's including Maths and English at C grade and above, or similar qualification/experience.
• BFPA Level 1 Hydraulics, NVQ level 2-3, Apprentice trained or equivalent training.
• Experience maintaining marine or plant/drilling/agricultural or similar equipment.
• Demonstrated experience of complete overhauls to fault finding on a wide variety of plant such as pumps, winches, hydraulic deck cranes, HPUs or agricultural equipment.
• Taking pride in your work and completing projects to a high standard as a practical hands-on individual.

Desirable, but not essential as training can be given:

• CSCS Card
• First Aider
• Forklift
• Slinger/Signaller
• Leadership/Supervisory experience advantageous

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. This 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.
• 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.