Receptionist / Office Assistant

Job Description

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 and individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role

Fugro GB are looking to recruit a Receptionist/Office Assistant to work full time at our Heriot Watt office just outside Edinburgh. Reporting to the General Manager, you will play an important role welcoming visitors, responding to telephone enquiries and undertaking administrative duties. No two days will be the same with a variety of tasks and responsibilities to undertake including, but not limited to, greeting, and coordinating visitors, operating a switchboard, receiving and re-directing enquiries, accepting deliveries, distributing mail, booking meeting rooms, organising contractors, managing travel arrangements, booking hire cars, ordering of supplies and equipment and raising purchase orders. You will also be involved in the Health and Safety across the site, ensuring strict protocols are followed, undertaking monthly office inspections and office tours. The post holder will also be expected to become the designated fire marshal.

Who we’re looking for:

Essential

Desirable

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 create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

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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.