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. If you want to learn about how you can #FindYourMotive with us, head to our join us page, here.

About the role:

Location: Kintore, Aberdeenshire

Hours: Variable based on set contract

As a Trainee Inspector, you will provide operational support to Motive Certification and Inspection to ensure smooth transition and running of active jobs and verify that all tasks are completed as per the Work in Progress list. The Trainee Inspector will ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant HSEQ guidelines.

This is a 2-year fixed term contract, where you will gain the experience and knowledge of working in our Certification & Inspection workshop, and exposure to working on offshore projects. 

This is an opportunity for the right person to begin their career within an Inspection environment but also contribute to the growth of this part of our business. The goal is for the successful person to build up their experience of working offshore to be ready & qualified, at the company's expense, to move to an Offshore contract.

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.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• Liaising and building relationship with the client whilst at the worksite.

Planet

• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
• Adherence to client safe working practices and quality assurance systems
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Product

• Providing general assistance within the workshop and yard areas.
• Preparing works orders and packing equipment for work scopes, sale items.
• Assisting with the necessary pre and post checks of equipment being mobilised / demobilised
• Preparing wire rope samples for destruction testing
• Maintaining spooling equipment
• Attending toolbox talks, project briefings & de-briefings.
• Attending client inductions / HIRA’s as and when required.
• Completing online client inductions and training as and when required.
• Be available to travel client sites onshore, offshore and overseas at short notice when required.
• When capable, be part of inspection teams carrying out routine surveys and inspections of lifting equipment and their accessories and with immediate reporting of defects or concerns
• When capable, be part of inspection teams carrying out various rope access works such as structural NDT, fabric maintenance, hose inspections in a safe and efficient manner.  
• When capable, carry out spooling activities such as wire rope and cable removal, change out and installation, assist with MRT scopes.
• When capable, carry out visual, and NDT examination and pressure lubrication of all types of high-performance wire ropes in accordance with working procedures and COSHH assessments.
• Participating in internal and external training courses where identified.
• Complete internal competency modules as required. 
• Assist lead technicians / team leads compiling inspection reports, use of inspection software.
• Completing timesheets in full, with accurate times and descriptions obtaining signed approval from the client.
• Handing in project paperwork and expenses to C&I Operations Team in a timely manner post project.
• Driving personnel to and from airport or client premises, delivery and picking up goods

Required skills / knowledge:

• Clean driving license.
• Working towards suitable NDT certification (PCN Level II).
• Working towards offshore certification.
• Planning and Operational knowledge.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Must be safety conscious and apply a good quality approach to their work.

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 CV 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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