Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Ensure that all activities are carried out with the highest regard to the health and safety of all involved and to the protection of the environment and prevention of pollution
- Ensure that all work is undertaken to the highest quality and professionalism in accordance with the company Integrate Management System and project specific documentation
- Identify personal training needs, bring them to the attention of the department manager and to take full advantage of the training opportunities provided
- Reception cover will be required for Fugro Aberdeen on a rotational basis, in conjunction with other office assistant(s).
- Holiday and sickness cover will require full-time reception cover
- Open/sorting of incoming mail for Fugro Aberdeen
- Distribution of external mail, faxes and internal mail throughout the building (currently two mail runs per day)
- Franking all outgoing mail, recorded delivery, registered mail and overseas mail, maintaining records of all outgoing mail, liaison with mail collection services
- General office duties for other departments as required
- Ensure personal appearance is appropriate for reception duties
- Ensure that the smooth running and operation of the reception area at both Fugro House and Survey House site are maintained at all times, ensuring that all calls are answered promptly and courteously
- Provision of effective and efficient mailroom and office services
- Ensure good team-working relationships with other office assistant(s) and department secretaries
- Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme
- Option to lease an electric car.
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. 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Assistant roles across Fugro's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,493 - £29,789 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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