2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Description
Ready to take your drilling expertise to the next level? At Fugro, we’re passionate about delivering accurate geo-data that shapes safe, sustainable infrastructure worldwide. As a Driller, you’ll be at the heart of our land and nearshore operations, using specialized equipment to uncover vital soil characteristics that inform major construction and environmental projects. Your work ensures communities have strong foundations for roads, bridges, and renewable energy developments.
If you thrive in a hands‑on role where precision and safety matter, and want to join a friendly, confident team making a real impact, this is your opportunity.
Your Role And Responsibilities
* Operate Fugro’s specialized drilling equipment to drill and investigate boreholes safely and efficiently.
* Determine optimal drilling parameters and select suitable tools for each project.
* Position drill bits accurately for in‑situ testing, logging, and sample recovery.
* Monitor drilling operations and enforce strict health and safety procedures.
* Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to deliver accurate borehole data.
* Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with operational standards.
What You’ll Need To Thrive In This Role
* Proven experience in land drilling operations or a similar technical role.
* Strong understanding of drilling techniques – Rotary and/or Sonic and safety protocols.
* Ability to work on‑site and travel to various UK locations as required.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate across departments.
* Commitment to health, safety and environmental best practices.
About Us
Who we are: 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, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently.
We source and make sense of the most relevant geo‑data for their needs, enabling smarter decisions. We’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. Bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further – if you can take initiative and work within a team, you’ll fit in.
What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment and projects that satisfy curious minds. We offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself, giving you the freedom to grow faster and do your best work.
We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro, bring your energy, enthusiasm, keen eye, can‑do attitude, and your questions and opinions too. To be the world’s leading geo‑data specialist, we need diverse, driven talent.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their varied viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. We welcome diverse backgrounds; discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not tolerated. Everyone is supported, treated fairly and valued with a voice heard.
Benefits Of Joining Our Team
* Extensive career & training opportunities nationally and internationally.
* Competitive salary
* Contributory pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Health cash plan
* Group life assurance
* Electric car scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Discounts platform
* The Fugro Card – pre‑paid virtual visa card that earns cashback automatically.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Long service awards
* Fugro values awards
* Employee referral bonus scheme
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Civil Engineering
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fugro by 2x
Get notified about new Driller jobs in Falmouth, England, United Kingdom.
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
J-18808-Ljbffr