ROV Pilot Technician - Grade 1

ROV Pilot Technician - Grade 1

Join Fugro as an ROV Pilot Technician and take your career to new depths with cutting‑edge subsea technology. You'll be responsible for piloting, maintaining and operating Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) both onshore and offshore, supporting global marine projects. Your work will involve critical underwater inspections, investigations and interventions, ensuring all systems perform to the highest standards. This is your chance to be part of a world‑class team making a real impact beneath the surface.

• Support technical operations by assisting in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of ROV systems, associated equipment and tooling.
• Perform piloting tasks under supervision, including general ROV control and manipulator operations during subsea missions.
• Assist with launch and recovery of the ROV system, ensuring safe and efficient deployment and retrieval procedures.
• Prioritise safety by maintaining a proactive attitude toward Health, Safety and the Environment, always working in line with Fugro's safety standards and core values.
• Contribute to system readiness through inventory checks, pre‑and post‑dive inspections and general housekeeping duties.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the ROV team, communicating clearly and supporting colleagues and project personnel on‑site.

• Previous experience working as an ROV Pilot Technician at offshore worksites.
• Strong understanding of mobilisations, operations and fault‑finding for both work‑class and eyeball specification ROVs.
• A nationally recognised technical or trade qualification and/or relevant vocational qualification in electrical, electronics, hydraulics or mechanics.
• Willingness and ability to work offshore for extended periods.

Please note:

due to UK Visas and Immigration requirements, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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  bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can‑do attitude. 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, safety and acceptance, making us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose – together we create a safe and liveable world – and to each other.

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• 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

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Industry: Oil and Gas

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.