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 in to the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group and we encourage an inclusive, innovative and collaborative workplace that allows our employees & candidates to positively work towards their career potential.

About the role: 

Location: Global

Hours: Offshore Contract

As Lead 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 Lead 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 the 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 be the one responsible for the safe & efficient use of our equipment, and as Lead Operator, both your team, clients and subcontractors will look to you for support, guidance and expertise.

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.

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.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other Equipment Operators
• Provide supervision to other Equipment Operators when required
• To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times
• To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.

Planet

• 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.

Product

• Ensures the safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment
• Ensures 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 DCSR sheets 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.
• Trouble shoot 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 Management
• To attend project briefings & de-briefings.
• To attend client inductions/HIRA’s as and when required.
• To complete online client inductions and training as and when required.
• To participate in internal and external training courses where identified.
• Attend client FAT’s when requested.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Offshore certification Including OGUK survival, applicable medical or seamans health certificate
• Mechanical / Engineering Trade.
• Relevant years experience operating machinery in offshore industry
• 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, 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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