Offshore Inspector (#588)

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

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.

About the role:

Location: Offshore

Hours: Variable Based on Set Contract

The Offshore Inspector responsible for the completion of our inspection services including but not limited to Lifting Gear Surveys, Load Testing, Wire Rope Inspection and NDT Inspection, to join our global offshore team. 

This role is responsible for the on-site inspection services that commission and operate equipment in a safe, competent and professional manner, while working side-by-side with the client & Motive Offshore Group departments.

About the team:

As a part of our Certification & Inspection team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working collaboratively and to high standards. you'll be supported by our Technical Authority and Operations teams in Kintore, who care deeply about what they do & the impact they have on the services we provide. 

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 the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Supervision and onsite training of less experienced Inspectors, assist with on-going personnel competency.
• Use of Motion Kinetic Software to produce good quality inspection reports ready to send to customers
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Planet

• Responsible for the overall safety of themselves and all others, overseeing other Inspectors to ensure inspections and reporting is completed as per company procedures.
• Dealing with clients, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with the company policies and procedures, complying to all Company Safety, Environmental and Quality Policies and Procedures.

Product

• Responsible for the completion of inspection services and the report package.
• Carry out LOLER surveys, capable of leading initial and follow up surveys.
• Ability to perform load testing utilising waterbags and solid weights.
• Perform NDT, dimensional and functional inspection of equipment related to oil and gas industry and renewable sector, management of equipment and personnel.
• Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials. 
• Where qualified, carry out spooling activities such as wire rope and cable removal, change out and installation.
• Where qualified, carry out various rope access works, including the rig up and inspect rope access equipment prior to and during use.
• Where qualified, carry out visual and NDT examination of all types and construction of high-performance wire rope.
• Complete Daily Client Service Record Forms in full, with accurate times and descriptions obtaining signed approval from the client.
• Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the client and Operations Team .
• Demobilise equipment at the worksite and prepare for shipping, completing any necessary cargo manifests.
• Travelling to worldwide destinations as and when required.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Relevant Load Testing experience, along with NDT & Lifting Gear Inspection experience
• LEEA Foundation (FOU) Part 1 Entry Exam
• LEEA General (LAC) Lifting Accessories Course 
• Magnetic Particle Inspection Level 2
• Dye Penetrant Testing Level 2
• Rope Access - Any Level
• Good communication skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent leadership skills
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio)
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Offshore Survival & UKOOA Offshore Medical
• BOSIET & MIST
• Bi-Deltoid Shoulder Measurement

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)

• 30 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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