Commissioning USV & ROV Technician

Join our cutting-edge USV Commissioning Team as a Technician, where you will play a vital role in the operation, maintenance, and repair of advanced Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

Based primarily in Plymouth and reporting to the Commissioning Supervisor, you will work closely with the Sea-Kit commissioning team—including the USV Master, Survey Engineer, and regional representatives—to ensure all systems and equipment are functioning effectively and ready for deployment.

Your responsibilities will include configuring systems, fault finding, managing spares, and supporting testing operations, all while maintaining clear communication with the commissioning supervisor and onshore teams.

If you are ready to bring your technical expertise to the forefront of marine innovation, this is your moment.

Please note that this 37.5 hours a week and a Monday to Friday role

Your role and responsibilities:

• Develop a working knowledge of the setup, testing, maintenance, and operation of the ROV, survey sensors, and vessel systems


• Assist with berthing, refueling, and planned maintenance activities


• Support fault finding and fault reporting across equipment, vessel spread, ROV control, and navigational systems


• Maintain ROV systems, launch and recovery equipment, and vessel-mounted survey sensors


• Assist with vessel servicing to ensure components are operational for inspections and investigations in line with project deliverables and regulations


• Understand and comply with Fugro standard operating procedures and project-specific protocols


• Communication


• Provide clear and timely communication to technical support teams to ensure swift resolution of faults

Health and Safety

• Identify and report non-conformances to the commissioning supervisor


• Ensure all activities are conducted with the highest regard for health, safety, environmental protection, and pollution prevention

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of USV and ROV maintenance on schedule, with feedback provided to the Asset Engineer for continuous improvement


• Maintenance, repair, and fault resolution supporting a minimum of 90% asset uptime during commissioning


• Active contribution to closing out snagging items


• Adherence to QHSSE standards in alignment with company corporate values

What you'll need to thrive in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience


• Extensive experience working with USV, ROV, or similar technical systems


• NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Computing, or Mechanics


• Proficient in English

Personal Leadership Expectations

• Inspires effort and builds strong work relationships


• Communicates expectations clearly to build confidence and drive performance


• Promotes company vision and values to lead and support others

• Pursues learning opportunities and makes time for development


• Sets challenging goals and embraces mistakes as learning opportunities


• Applies new insights and adapts based on feedback

• Identifies performance gaps and sets high standards to achieve priorities


• Engages others through clear communication and accountability


• Aligns systems and processes to support strategic goals


• Tracks progress using defined criteria and performance measures

Functional Competencies

• Experience working as an ROV Pilot or USV Technician - Advanced


• Comprehensive understanding of operations with inspection-class ROVs - Intermediate


• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic systems - Advanced


• Familiarity with IT and PLC systems - Intermediate


• Understanding of hydraulic and mechanical systems - Intermediate

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


• Competitive salary


• Contributory pension scheme


• Private medical insurance


• Health cash plan


• Group life assurance


• Group income protection


• Electric car scheme


• 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


• 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

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