Assistant Driller

Job Description

Are you ready to take your career offshore and below the surface? At Fugro, we’re passionate about unlocking insights from the Earth to help shape a safe and liveable world. As an Assistant Driller, you’ll be at the heart of our geotechnical operations, supporting critical projects that inform infrastructure, energy, and environmental decisions worldwide. You’ll work alongside experienced drillers and technical teams, contributing to high-impact data collection that drives innovation and sustainability. This is a hands-on role where your efforts directly support our mission and make a real difference.

Nearshore | Full-time | Shift-based rotation (typically 12-hour shifts)

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Expectations & Deliverables

• Operate and maintain specialized drilling equipment, including pipe handling cranes and mud mixing systems.
• Support safe and efficient geotechnical data acquisition for client projects.
• Assist in lifting operations and equipment maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mix drilling fluids and ensure proper handling and disposal.
• Collaborate with team members during in situ testing, sample recovery, and borehole logging.
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in reporting operational data.
• Participate in toolbox talks and contribute to team briefings.

What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role

• Experience working in offshore or field-based environments (preferred but not essential).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical equipment operation.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in physically demanding conditions.
• A team-oriented mindset with good communication skills.
• Willingness to travel globally and work offshore for extended periods.

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 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

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.