Rental Fleet Technician (#652) in Peterhead

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do…. People. Planet. Product. Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions. We require highly skilled individuals to be part of our journey. We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, particularly with the low carbon and energy transition areas.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential.

About the role:

• Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
• Based at our Peterhead site, the Rental Fleet Technician is responsible for the mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment, as well as its operation in line with specific client project requirements.
• The position also involves supporting workshop technicians with repairs and servicing of Motive’s rental fleet.
• A key aspect of the role is preparing equipment to a high standard, including cleaning and painting.
• The role also includes carrying out forklift operations.
• The Rental Fleet Technician must ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant Health, Safety, and Quality standards, while maintaining a high level of general housekeeping.

As part of our European Rentals team in Peterhead, you’ll benefit from being in a busy, hands-on role. Supporting some of the biggest projects that we work on around the globe and working alongside a highly skilled workshop team, your expertise plays a key part in keeping rental equipment safe, compliant, and ready for use, every time.

About the team:

• You’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working to a high standard and specification.
• You will be supported by John Davidson, Operations Manager - Rentals, and work alongside a team whose goal will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.
• You’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values-driven and hard-working professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
• Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
• Mobilisation and Demobilising of all hire equipment returning to onshore in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns.
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives designed to support our Net Zero objectives.
• Minimise and segregate waste wherever possible.
• Participate in proactive HSEQ systems in place such as ICE Card and STAR Cards.
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
• Identify and provide appropriate tools and equipment, instruction and technical data to operatives.
• Assist in the Mobilisation and function testing process as and when required.
• Liaise with other departments and individuals required to support the programme.
• Ensure that the equipment standard is kept high.
• Keep the yard and workshop clean and organised to a high standard.
• Offloading equipment returned from client locations.
• Quarantining and tagging off hire equipment in line with the Product Identification and Tagging Procedure.
• Upkeep of and completion of demobilisation paperwork including the recording of missing or damaged equipment.
• Performing and documenting inspections of demobbed equipment.
• Assist with Servicing and undertaking planned preventive maintenance of the rental fleet equipment and any other equipment deemed necessary.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Experience of operating Spooling and Winch equipment (preferred, however, not essential as training can be given).
• B1, B2 and B3 tickets (preferred, however, not essential as training can be given).
• Appreciation of Mechanical equipment.
• Ability to organise time effectively and prioritise workload, as required.
• Maintain good positive communication.
• The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail with strong organisation skills.
• Lead by example.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in brings their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. As a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US.

You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world. People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from.

Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for.

At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you’ll get:

• Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Long Service Awards
• One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme*
• Costco Membership – employee-funded membership with a £10 online joining voucher*

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