Driller

Fugro Head Office; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geo-data firm is looking for a Driller to join their team in Falmouth, UK. In this role, you will operate specialized drilling equipment to ensure safety and efficiency in land and nearshore operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong drilling knowledge, excellent teamwork, and commitment to health and safety. Competitive salary and extensive career opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Extensive career & training opportunities

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Group life assurance

Electric car scheme

Discounted gym memberships

The Fugro Card

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land drilling operations or a similar technical role.
• Strong understanding of drilling techniques and safety protocols.
• Ability to work on-site and travel to various UK locations as required.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized drilling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Determine optimal drilling parameters and select suitable tools.
• Position drill bits accurately for in-situ testing.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver accurate borehole data.

Skills

Land drilling operations

Drilling techniques

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and safety commitment

Job description

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 investigative 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 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.

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.

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.

Benefits of joining our team

• Extensive career & training opportunities both 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, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
• 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.