Laboratory Technician

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

Are you a meticulous Laboratory Technician with a passion for precision and a thirst for discovery? Join our team for a thrilling one-year journey where you'll play a crucial role in shaping groundbreaking projects!

In this dynamic role, you'll obtain vital data from laboratory tests on soil and rock samples for both internal engineers and external clients. Your expertise will be put to the test as you carry out laboratory tests detailed in schedules provided by our engineering department, ensuring that every result contributes to impactful engineer reports.

As a key player, you'll perform laboratory tests on soil and rock samples as prescribed by the client, adhering to the highest safety and quality standards. Your keen eye and dedication will help you develop an understanding of whether test results are likely to pass peer review in terms of technical quality.

You'll be the guardian of accuracy, thoroughly recording test data onto worksheets and calculating results using simple spreadsheets. Your attention to detail will ensure that every report you send for review before submission to the client meets our rigorous standards.

But that's not all! You'll maintain our laboratory and stores in pristine condition, performing calibrations and checks of test equipment, and maintaining calibration records to guarantee top-notch performance.

Join us in maintaining the pulse of our laboratory operations, where every task you perform-from testing to record-keeping-drives innovation and excellence.

Who we're looking for:

To thrive in this role, you should have a good standard of general education, including 5+ GCSEs (including English, Maths, and Science) or similar qualifications. You've either completed an apprenticeship or served at least 2 years as a Trainee Technician, showcasing your dedication to the field.

You are flexible and open to change, occasionally initiating and pursuing opportunities for improvement in both the business and your career. Your communication skills are top-notch; you can communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, and are willing to share knowledge as appropriate.

As a team player, you work well within a team, maintaining acceptable relationships and cooperating effectively with other team members. You accept responsibility for your own work, work area, equipment, and tools, and demonstrate all the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the role.

When it comes to the quality of your work, you consistently meet or exceed all requirements of the role with infrequent errors or mistakes. You also handle your quantity of work efficiently, carrying out assigned tasks with acceptable speed.

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
• Option to lease an electric car.

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 create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.