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 and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the 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. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

Closing date for applications - Monday 17th November at 5pm

About the role:

Location: Aberdeenshire (Boyndie or Kintore)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Business Apprentice will provide essential administrative support to the Sales Department personnel, handling telephone calls, emails, and other correspondence in a professional manner thereby contributing to the efficient and effective coordination and processing of all Sales Enquiries and Order Confirmations. They will play a key role in supporting the daily operations and acting as a point of contact for both internal and external communications.

This is a 2-year fixed-term Modern Apprenticeship. As part of this Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Business and Administration at SCQF Level 6, delivered by North East Scotland College.

This is a workplace-based qualification, and the successful candidate will be expected to complete all coursework as instructed and meet deadlines set by their college assessor. The candidate must be willing to travel to the Aberdeen City Campus when required for induction sessions, exams, or other essential activities related to the qualification.

As part of the apprenticeship, there may also be opportunities for secondments to other departments within the Group for limited periods, helping to broaden skills and meet course requirements. 

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a busy international business environment, develop a wide range of transferable administrative and organisational skills, and work towards a recognised qualification while earning and learning on the job.

About the team:

You will be joining our Sales Division, reporting directly to the Sales Administration Manager, and working closely with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.

The Sales team is central to Motive's operations, ensuring that highest standards are consistently worked towards and improved upon, to meet the demands of our clients worldwide. This role will contribute to maintaining and improving the services we provide to our clients and helping drive the success of Motive's sales efforts.

And 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:

People

• Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Work closely with the Sales Team, assisting with enquiries as necessary.
• Liaise and correspond with key stakeholders e.g. clients, suppliers and other Departments in a professional manner, developing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Provide sales administrative support to Motive Offshore personnel based overseas as required

Planet

• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
• Assist in the completion of vendor approval documentation.
• Attend exhibitions and sales events as required.
• Undertake training and CPD as required.
• Comply with and promote health, safety, quality and environmental regulations and policies, and the Company’s management system.
• Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Product

• Assist in the registration of new enquiries on Salesforce.
• Provide administrative support on opportunities logged on Salesforce within the Motive Offshore Group and fulfil a Salesforce Administrator role, including updating the system regularly.
• Assist with sales enquiries and sales initiatives as required.
• Process purchase order reviews and complete the necessary documentation
• Provide administrative support to Sales including diary planning, briefing packs for meetings, room bookings and travel arrangements as required
• With training, prepare Sales reports and other documentation for Sales meetings.
• Assist with Sales Coordinator tasks involving other MOG Divisions as required.
• Monitor the group info mailbox and allocate/forward as required.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Some experience of working in Sales or Customer Service environment would be preferred, but not a necessity – full training can be provided
• Interested in working towards a Business Administration qualification.
• Good understanding of office management principles
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Well-organised with a customer-oriented approach
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of team
• Good presentation skills

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, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, 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:

(* Received upon successful completion of probation)

• 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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