At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the movement and management of samples and materials for geotechnical investigations.
- Company: Fugro, a leader in geotechnical insights for a sustainable world.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, pension scheme, and extensive career opportunities.
- Other info: Hands-on role with potential for international career growth.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact on global projects.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, good communication skills, and basic computer literacy required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Job Description.
Full‑time | 37.5 hours per week.
At Fugro, we unlock insights from the Earth to help build a safer, more sustainable world.
As a Goods‑In Assistant based at our Wallingford office, you play a vital role in supporting the movement, storage, and management of samples, materials, and equipment that underpin our geotechnical investigations and client projects.
Working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you help ensure laboratory operations run smoothly by maintaining accurate inventory records, coordinating deliveries, and supporting logistics activities.
It is a hands‑on, site‑based role where your contribution directly supports the delivery of high‑quality data and insights for projects around the world.
Standard working hours apply, but occasional shift or weekend work may be required to support operational needs.
Your Role And Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, process, and accurately record incoming goods, materials, and samples, ensuring compliance with company procedures and quality standards.
- Support the safe storage, handling and dispatch of samples, equipment, and materials to clients, vessels, laboratories and other Fugro locations.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through stock control systems, routine checks and timely updates to relevant records and documentation.
- Assist with sample management activities, including sorting, packaging, transfer, storage and disposal processes.
- Work closely with laboratory teams, couriers and site personnel to coordinate logistics and ensure materials are available when needed.
- Help maintain a safe, organised and efficient warehouse environment, adhering to Fugro's QHSSE standards.
- Support the resolution of inventory, shipment or delivery discrepancies while communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- What You'll Need To Thrive In This Role
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working within a team environment.
- Basic computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to follow procedures, prioritise tasks and work effectively to deadlines in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Ability to undertake the physical aspects of the role, including manual handling and being on your feet for extended periods.
- A full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
Previous experience in a regulated environment and/or forklift truck licence.
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.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Discounts platform.
- Pre‑paid virtual Visa card earning cash‑back.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Long‑service awards.
- Fugro values awards.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
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Goods In Assistant in Wallingford employer: Fugro
Fugro is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and positive work environment in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, where you can thrive as a Geotechnical Lab Technician. With a focus on personal and professional growth, we provide competitive salaries, a contributory pension scheme, and a range of benefits that enhance employee well-being. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and your development.
