ONE TEAM ONE MOTIVE
People make Motive what we are - they are the heart of everything we do.
We are a growth-driven company dedicated to motivating and progressing our team. We only recruit the best.
From the outset in 2010 Motive has been about people.
We are extremely proud of the sustainable growth of our company, and the talented people who make it all possible.
Our friendly, inclusive team really is the best, the work ethic and team spirit we share are amazing!
Motive is committed to recruiting only the most talented individuals, nurturing and supporting them in their careers, helping build, fine-tune and retain specialist knowledge.
We offer fulfilling careers for driven, determined people.
OUR CULTURE
01.
One Team
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, have different areas of expertise and diverse ambitions, but all share a common mindset: One Team One Motive
02.
Staff Retention
Staff retention at Motive is high, resulting in an exceptionally knowledgable and experienced workforce that works together seamlessly, despite the fast-paced, changeable marketplace in which we operate.
03.
Next Generation
Committed to encouraging young people into the industry, we offer regular Apprenticeships enabling young employees to flourish into the next generation of industry experts.
Team Motive
As well as offering rewarding careers for our team, we believe in providing our employees with opportunities outwith the working environment to build on the already strong relationships our team has developed.
Team Motive formed organically as employees sought opportunities to come together to undertake challenges and fundraising initiatives. Since Team Motive began we have raised over £40k for various charities.
Challenges we have undertaken include:
- Edinburgh Marathon
- Erskine Fire Walk
- Illuminator Night Trail Race
- The Kiltwalk
- Strathpuffer 24-hr Mountain Bike Challenge
- Tough Mudder
We are also proud sponsors of various sports clubs and community initiatives, and in the UAE each year Motive FZE helps provide Iftar meals to almost 3,000 labourers during Ramadan.
Motive Offshore Group is immensely proud of 'Team Motive' and committed to supporting the team in all its endeavours.
Current Opportunities
Our people-centred approach has got us to where we are today. Be part of something big, be part of the Motive journey!
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: Global
Hours: Offshore Contract
As Lead Equipment Operator, your role will be to commission and operate equipment in a competent and professional manner, collaborate with project managers and offshore/onshore teams to plan equipment mobilisation and utilisation requirements.
Acting as the primary on-site/offshore point of contact for clients regarding equipment operations, the Lead Equipment Operator will lead, mentor, and supervise a team of operators and technicians, ensuring high performance and adherence to procedures. You 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:
- Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, including leading operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
- Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering Trade
- Relevant years’ experience operating machinery in offshore industry
- Must hold a valid offshore medical certificate in accordance with Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) requirements.
- Offshore certification Including OGUK survival or seamans 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, 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 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
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car 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.
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: 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 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 have responsibility of representing Motive with our clients globally, and ensuring we continue growing through the services we provide, and that’s a very important place to be.
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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times
- To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to 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.
Product
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 seamans 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, 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 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
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car 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.
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/Houston, Texas
Hours: Variable based on set contract
As an Inspection Technician, your role will involve both onshore and offshore work patterns and you would be responsible for performing and supporting on-site inspection services, load testing of Client assets and product change-outs, that may include the commissioning and operating of equipment in a safe, competent and professional manner, ensuring effective communication is maintained between various stakeholders, including but not limited to, the Client, Third Parties and internal Motive departments.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work in the offshore sector, with the chance to operate industry-leading equipment and collaborate with skilled teams, while taking on a varied and challenging role that allows you to make a meaningful impact every day.
About the team:
As a key member of our Motive LLC team, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our equipment. Your contributions will support project success by maintaining high performance standards, following safety protocols, and keeping operations running smoothly. With a focus on reliability and attention to detail, you’ll be part of a team that works closely to deliver quality results and dependable service for our clients.
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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
- To liaise and build rapport with the Client whilst at the worksite.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to 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.
Product
- 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.
- Perform inspections services and tasks, including but not limited to, Wire Rope Management, EMAG, LOLER Inspections, NDT (MPI, ECT, LPI & UT)
- Perform Client asset load testing services,
- Support Client product removal and/or change-outs such as, crane wires, umbilical,
- Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the Client, Motive Technical Lead (on site) and Operations Lead.
- Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the Client requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
- Mobilise, operate, and demobilise spooling and associated equipment in line with project requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues both onshore and offshore.
- Working in the workshop on occasion to support mob/demob of equipment.
- Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks& maintenance records.
- Complete Daily Client Service Record (DCSR) sheets in full, with accurate times and descriptions obtaining signed approval from the client.
- Hand in project paperwork and expenses to Operations Lead in a timely manner post project.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Where applicable Suitable NDT certification (SNT or PCN Level II). Training can be provided in house.
- Offshore certification.
- Experience operating machinery in accordance with above tasks.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Mechanical and hydraulic experience preferred, with basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
- Good IT and reporting skills.
- Full, valid driving licence.
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 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:
- 28 Vacation Days
- In addition, you also get paid time off for the following 6 holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Health Insurance upon start date
- 401K Pension savings plan upon start date
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
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.
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: Boyndie, Banff
Hours: Full-time
The Hydraulic Technician will inspect, repair, assemble and test hydraulic equipment as required in accordance with company procedures. They will undertake a variety of tasks that involve the manufacture and maintenance of hydraulic systems. The post holder will ensure products are manufactured efficiently, within the allocated delivery schedule as per operational planner and ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health and Safety guidelines.
As a Hydraulic Technician for Motive, you'll become part of a team that has a significant impact on what we do as a business globally. The work you do ensures our Equipment runs safely and the key responsibilities you will have every day will see you become involved in some key projects for our clients. We believe the way we work and the variety of services we provide will keep you challenged and see you develop, consistently
About the team:
As a part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll become part of a hardworking, and skilled team who are always working to high standards and specifications. You will be supported by our Hydraulic Chargehand, and have a team of skilled Hydraulic Technicians working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.
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
- Adhere to and promote Motive's sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives
- 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
- Assist with troubleshooting on, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Inspect and overhaul valves, motors, pumps and other hydraulic components.
- Continually demonstrate safe operation of hydraulic test equipment.
- Maintain housekeeping in workshop. Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy including company transport.
- Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
- Learn to understand assembly drawings complete with bills of material and hydraulic schematics.
- Report any problems that have occurred or any questions that you may have to the Production Manager.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Clean driving license.
- Time served/significant experience in a hydraulic technician role.
- Proficient in stainless steel tube bending is desirable.
- Hydraulic fault finding & diagnosis would be advantageous.
- Fault diagnosis skills
- HNC (or equivalent) in engineering trade or relevant trade experience.
- Good time management.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Understanding of processes.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and confident.
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 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)
- Professional qualification study support
- 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car 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 the 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 the Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com .
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: Stavanger, Norway/Offshore
Hours: Full Time
The Lead Offshore Technician will be responsible for commission and operation of equipment in a competent and professional manner, as well as being responsible for performing testing/maintenance/inspection scopes while always communicating effectively with the client and Operations Department. Sometimes these tasks will be handled alone, and sometimes the lead technician will be responsible for coordinating teams of technicians.
The Lead Offshore Technician 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. Responsible for the completion of and processing of mobilisation /demobilisation paperwork also
You’ll join the growing Motive team in Stavanger, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills across onshore and offshore operations while contributing to the continued expansion of the business. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive global organisation that recognises hard work and prioritises safety and quality.
About the team:
You’ll be joining our Motive team, who are mainly based in Stavanger. Over the past few years, this team has grown significantly as Motive continues to expand, and our intention is to continue this. You’ll be working alongside an operations team that strive for high quality service of work.
You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team 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 Offshore Technicians.
- Provide supervision to other Offshore Technicians when required
- To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times
- To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to 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.
Product
- Conduct subsea testing operations, including setup, monitoring, and execution of subsea equipment testing activities in line with project specifications and safety standards.
- Prepare, install, operate, and demobilise equipment on-site, ensuring all checks, maintenance, and operational procedures are completed.
- Mobilisation of all rental fleet equipment in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
- Demobilising of all off hire equipment returning to onshore in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
- Upkeep of and completion of demobilisation paperwork including the recording of missing or damaged equipment.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including service/maintenance records, cargo manifests, timesheets, and project paperwork, ensuring all records are uploaded to company systems.
- Conduct stock checks at worksites, reporting and communicating any discrepancies or damage to the client and company.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, liaising with the company where required to investigate and resolve faults.
- Undertaking required repairs, alterations or maintenance of equipment on site.
- Testing of equipment including flow / pressure testing hydraulic systems and flushing
- Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, team members, and clients, including participation in project briefings, debriefings, inductions, and FAT processes (onshore/offshore as required).
- Complete required training (internal, external, and client-specific) and comply with all safety and operational procedures, including HIRA requirements.
- Submit all project documentation and expenses in a timely manner following project completion.
- Ability to read, understand and disseminate technical drawings and converse with the technical requirements of the task in hand.
- Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Offshore certification Including Norwegian applicable medical, Norwegian Escape Chute, EBS course or any other required certification required to work offshore in Norway.
- Must be eligible for work in Norway; holding either an EU passport or a Norwegian residency permit.
- Must be a qualified electrician.
- Experience within Fibre Optics.
- Mechanical and hydraulic experience.
- Good knowledge of hydraulic components is essential.
- Relevant experience operating machinery in offshore industry.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Good IT skills are a must.
- Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve.
- The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
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 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:
- Feriepenger (Holiday Pay)
- Private Treatment Insurance
- Long Service Awards
- 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.
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: Singapore
Hours: Full-time
Reporting to our APAC Regional Manager, the Workshop manager will be responsible for ensuring effective planning, coordination and management all activities related to Motive Offshore Group Rental Fleet services & operations for our APAC region.
This role will also be responsible for the effective running of the rental equipment and ensuring products are maintained, operated efficiently, ready for client hire within the allocated delivery schedule as per rental planner.
Growing our services and support for clients in APAC region is key for us and our Singapore workshop and our team are key for that. As Workshop Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our Singapore workshop and rental fleet operations are built and run. You’ll have real ownership, the chance to influence processes, build a strong team, and set standards that will support offshore projects across the region.
About the team:
You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team, with key operations based in the APAC region. As our Motive team continues to expand, our APAC region plays an integral role in supporting the business's operations across the wider Asia region.
You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to 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.
Product
Equipment Management
- Planning the personnel, material and facilities resources required to fulfil the project schedule.
- Attend project briefings & de-briefings and carry out pre and post shift toolbox talks
- Offloading equipment returned from client locations & quarantining and tagging off hire equipment in line with the Product Identification and Tagging Procedure.
- Ensure proper commission of equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the clients’ requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
- Upkeep of and completion of demobilisation paperwork including the recording of missing or damaged equipment
- Performing and documenting inspections of demobbed equipment
- Identifying and undertaking required repairs and maintenance of demobbed equipment
- Servicing and undertaking planned preventive maintenance of the rental fleet equipment and any other equipment deemed necessary.
- Testing of equipment including flow / pressure testing hydraulic systems and flushing
- Mobilisation, Demobilising of all hire equipment returning to onshore in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
- Ability to read, understand and disseminate technical drawings and converse with the technical requirements of the task in hand.
- Identify and provide appropriate tools and equipment, instruction and technical data to operatives.
- Assist in the Mobilisation and FAT process as and when required.
Operations Management
- Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes.
- Supervising, planning and controlling the activities of the workshop department, associated support and vendor personnel.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process systems in the workshop.
- Have overall responsibility for all activities performed in the Rental Fleet.
- Ensure employees are suitably trained and experienced for the task they are allocated.
- Ensure proper off hire of returned equipment; ensure stocktake of equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the Project Team
- Maintain communication with Regional Manager with regards to the schedule of projects, and resources required to complete rental projects.
- Liaise with Project Team to confirm project deliverables.
- Ensure all equipment certification, documentation is complete prior to equipment leaving site.
- To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
- Complete required onsite paperwork such as posts installation checks & maintenance records.
- Participate in and ensure safe systems of work (e.g. risk assessments) are in place and understood by all direct reports and subcontractors
- Maintain a tidy, hazard-free workshop environment.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Extensive knowledge of & experience working with Reel Drive Systems and Hydraulic Tensioners
- Experience of working in similar role, leading workshop operations & a team within the Oil & Gas & energy sector
- A background in Mechanical Engineering with experience of servicing equipment.
- Excellent project, planning, change and time management capabilities.
- The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
- The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
- Be action orientated, demonstrative drive for results and show motivation to inspire others.
- Stimulates creativity and works with peers to create innovative processes and procedures.
- Excellent project, planning, change and time management capabilities.
- Good computer literacy & strong organisation skills.
- Positive, conscientious and flexible attitude.
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action.
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 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:
- Health Insurance
- 21 Holiday days a year plus Singapore public holidays
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events
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.
Interested in joining us but don’t see a suitable vacancy? We always welcome speculative applications from talented individuals eager to become part of our team.
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Your Recruitment Process
At Motive we believe every applicant deserves respect, transparency and a supportive recruitment process that reflects our company People values.
Your journey with us begins with a fair, communicative process.
Here is what you can expect:
The Application Process
1. Apply
See a role that excites you? Submit an application showing how you can make an impact!
2. Confirm
We value every application and aim to acknowledge all submissions within 14 days
3. Update
We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the process of your application
If successful in the application phase, here is what you can expect next:
The Interview Process
4. Interview
A two-way process to discuss the role, share information, and learn more about each other
5. Feedback
We will share our decision, provide feedback, and answer any questions you may have
6. Welcome
If successful, a smooth onboarding process and warm welcome awaits #OneTeamOneMotive
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Our people will always be our most valuable asset. We take great pride in our committed and innovative team, everyone an expert in their field."
Team Motive is not just a slogan. Being part of a team is just that, and knowing there are colleagues you can rely on is a comforting aspect of working with Motive. I can ask any member of Motive - from the CEO to the youngest apprentice - for help, knowing they will do all they can to assist. There are not many companies where this is the case."
Motive is a genuinely nice place to work, everyone gets on and there is a good atmosphere. I’ve been with the company nearly 7 years now and still love that every day is different. Managers are always approachable, and hard work is noticed and rewarded."
I’ve been at Motive for over a decade - it’s been really rewarding to watch the company grow and achieve all it has. Management actively encourage people to follow what they’re good at. I’ve had some fantastic opportunities, putting my technical skills to good use working onsite all over the world."
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