Assistant CPT Operative

Job Description

Are you ready to kick‑start your field operations career with a global leader in geo‑data? As an Assistant CPT Operative, you’ll play a hands‑on role in shaping vital ground investigation projects that support safer infrastructure, renewable energy development, and more sustainable communities. Based across UK land and nearshore sites, you’ll join a passionate, supportive team where learning and growth are part of everyday life. Working closely with experienced Operators and reporting to the UK CPT Operations Manager, you’ll gain invaluable technical skills while contributing to work that genuinely matters. This is an on‑site field-based role.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Expectations & Deliverables

• Assist in delivering high‑quality Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) data to support ground investigation projects across the UK.
• Maintain accurate test results and documentation in line with Fugro’s technical, safety, and environmental standards.
• Operate CPT equipment under supervision, ensuring safe, reliable, and consistent performance on every site.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with on‑site CPT Operators, Site Managers, and project teams to complete assigned testing activities.
• Contribute to daily equipment checks, maintenance, and rig preparation to support operational readiness.
• Follow Fugro’s procedures for health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance at all times.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and embrace opportunities to develop technical and operational skills.
• Travel to various land and nearshore project locations, staying away from home when required.

What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role

• A full UK manual driving licence is mandatory.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel and work away from home, including nights or weekends.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently and respectfully with a variety of colleagues.
• A practical mindset with an interest or aptitude in mechanics or electronics. Additional training will be provided.
• A collaborative approach, adaptability to changing site demands, and a positive attitude towards learning and development.
• An HGV Category C (Class 2) licence is desirable.

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 

• Group income protection 

• Electric car scheme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Discounted gym membership 

• 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 

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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.