Equipment Operator (#665) in Aberdeen

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 have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, particularly with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into a more sustainable world. 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—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we 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:

• Location: Global
• Hours: Offshore Contract

As an Equipment Operator, your role will be to commission and operate equipment in a competent and professional manner, communicating effectively with the client and Operations Department at all times. The Equipment Operator will ensure products are operated efficiently, within the allocated scope of works and equipment operational limits. They will ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant HSEQ guidelines.

The work our Offshore team do is where everything we do comes together. From Manufacturing to Sales, Logistics to Finance, it all comes to fruition when you and your team are operating the equipment based on the project requirements. You’ll have responsibility for representing Motive with our clients globally, ensuring we continue growing through the services we provide.

About the team:

You’ll be joining a hardworking and skilled team, who are used to working to high standards specifications of work. As part of our team of offshore Equipment Operators, you’ll be supported by our Personnel Logistics Manager and our projects for the UK & Europe. 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:

• Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensure their use is embedded throughout.
• Ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times.
• Liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite. Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
• Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
• Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns.
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
• Attend project briefings & de-briefings. Attend client inductions/HIRA’s as and when required. Complete online client inductions and training as and when required. Participate in internal and external training courses where identified. Attend client FAT’s when requested.
• Ensure the safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment.
• Ensure equipment is correctly prepared and ready on time to meet Client or Company requirements.
• Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and/or damage to the client and Company.
• Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the clients’ requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
• Operate equipment as per clients’ instructions, ensuring all daily checks and paperwork are completed.
• Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks & maintenance records.
• Complete Weekly Personnel Timesheet in full, with accurate times and descriptions including any observations, delays, damages, daily activities obtaining signed approval from the client.
• Demobilise equipment at the worksite and prepare for shipping, completing any necessary cargo manifests.
• Seek assistance from Company to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, investigate and rectify.
• Hand in project paperwork and expenses in a timely manner post project.
• Engage in any other reasonable activity as requested by Lead Equipment Operators / Management.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
• Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering Trade.
• Must hold a valid offshore medical certificate in accordance with Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) requirements.
• Offshore certification including OGUK survival or seaman's health certificate.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise.

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:

• 34 days holiday per annum
• Employer Pension contribution
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reduced membership of Costco card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you. You can apply by sending us a Resume with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group. We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

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