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A vacancy has arisen for the position of a Welder Fabricator at the Motive base in Boyndie.

Location: Boyndie

Hours: Permanent - 40 hours per week

The ideal candidate should be an experienced welder fabricator.

Successful candidates will be invited onsite to perform a weld test and must be able to demonstrate ability to interpret an engineering drawing at the interview stage.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Fabrication Chargehand, the Welder / Fabricator will be responsible for (not limited to):

• Setting up, lay out, and tack up of various weldments within tolerances stated in production drawings.
• Undertaking MIG, Flux core welding according to production drawing.
• Undertaking Ad-hoc seafastening work onboard vessels.
• Carrying out cosmetic finishes as required.
• To work in accordance with instructions, approved codes of practice, and standards.
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
• Raising requisitions for consumable items and any other shortfall materials.
• Communicate with other departments within operations.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Time Served Welder.
• Previous experience in MIG, TIG and Flux Core welding is essential.
• Have an ability to deal with fast-moving projects.
• Must have the ability to work on their own or as part of a team.
• Must be safety conscious and apply a good quality approach to their work.

Due to continued growth a vacancy has arisen for the position of Machinist at the Motive base in Boyndie.

Location: Boyndie

Hours: Permanent - 40 hours per week

The Machinist will play a key role in the smooth operations of production, working efficiently and competently to ensure that tasks are completed on time, as per the company Work in Progress (WIP) list. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform operations on machine tools, including drill presses, lathes, milling machines, boring machines and grinding machines to produce parts and components.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications of particular products and plan the production process, including where and how to cut the work piece, the correct tools and materials for the job and the sequence of steps to follow in production of the product.
• Ensure the work piece is machined within tolerances stated in the engineering drawing using precision measuring instruments. Ensure that all measuring instruments have been calibrated and there are records kept to this effect. Ensure actual tolerance is recorded in the drawing.
• Awareness of all machine controls, operations and maintenance procedures; carry out and record all maintenance activities. Bring to the attention of the factory manager any non-conformances, take appropriate action to correct.
• Raise supplier requisitions for consumable items and any other shortfall materials.
• Communicate with other departments within the operations function.
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Time served in a machinist role.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• 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.
• Well-developed coaching and leadership skills, both on a formal and informal basis.
• Strong organisation skills.
• Good judgement and decision making skills.
• Ability to read, understand and disseminate technical drawings and converse with the technical requirements of the task in hand.

Due to company growth a vacancy has arisen for the position of a Fitter at the Motive base in Boyndie.

Location: Boyndie

Hours: Permanent - 40 hours per week

The Fitter is a key role in the smooth running of production. The Fitter will work efficiently and competently to ensure that tasks are completed as per the company Work in Progress (WIP) List. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out any mechanical machine modifications.
• Maintain tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, work lists to determine what materials and equipment is needed.
• Carry out electrical, hydraulic, piping, lining and plumbing as required, including dismantling when decommissioning equipment.
• Ensure parts and components are appropriately greased and lubricated.
• Raise supplier requisitions for any consumable items and any other shortfall materials.
• To assemble main parts and components to produce end product, as per engineering drawings.
• Communicate with other departments within operations.
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Time served mechanical apprenticeship.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to work on own initiative or part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Interest in gaining technical knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good judgement and decision making skills.
• Have an ability to deal with fast moving projects.
• Must be safety conscious and apply a good quality approach to their work.

The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for organising parts lists and materials.

The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organising and controlling project activities, under the direction of a Project Manager. They will ensure projects are carried out in compliance with the Quality Management system which encompasses Occupational Health & Safety, Environment Protection and Quality Assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with determination of project requirements.
• Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules.
• Prepare project planning documents.
• Attend Project Meetings and minute actions.
• Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades.
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team.
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assist the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval.
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others.
• Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.

Key HSEQ Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Learn and abide by the Motive HSEQ integrated Management System including HSEQ Procedures and regulations that pertain to their work, and communicate their concerns to their Manager.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents or near misses to their Manager.
• Participate in proactive HSEQ systems in place such as ICE Card and STAR Cards.
• Maintain and operate equipment in a manner that minimises leaks, spills, emissions, noise and other hazards where applicable;
• Practice good housekeeping.
• Minimise and segregate waste wherever possible.
• Familiarise themselves with the Emergency Procedures for their working area and to know the locations of emergency equipment and how to properly use it where applicable;
• Not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.
• Stop the Job if they have any concerns and to immediately communicate their concerns to their Manager.
• Responsible for their own work and the verification of the quality of their work.
• Assist the company in its efforts towards continual improvement.
• Maintain positive communication with peers and customers.

Essential:

• Experience in Management Systems BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 14001 or OHSAS 18001.
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Good computer literacy.
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure.
• Assertive with meticulous attention to detail.

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Hydraulic Chargehand at the Motive base in Boyndie.

Location: Boyndie

Hours: Permanent - 40 hours per week

The Hydraulic Chargehand will carry out inspections, repair, assembly and testing on valves and Hagglunds motors as required by the Workshop Manager in accordance with company procedures. They will also oversee junior hydraulic technicians and have overall responsibility for hydraulics in the workshop. The Hydraulic Chargehand will ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant HSEQ guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with troubleshooting on, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Lead small teams of hydraulic Technicians on various projects.
• To supervise and monitor the setup and process of load test/factory acceptance testing of these products.
• Continually demonstrate safe operation of hydraulic test equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping in workshop. Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy including company transport.
• Carry out final inspections of hydraulic products prior to despatch.
• Ensure the delivery and quality requirements of the work being undertaken in the workshop are achieved.
• Generate/implement a risk assessment for larger jobs/special projects when required.
• Understand assembly drawings complete with bills of material and hydraulic schematics.
• Ensure daily feedback documentation is updated and actions are put in place.
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Required skills / knowledge:

• HNC/HND in hydraulic engineering.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive staff.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Technical background.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Full understanding of hydraulic schematics.
• Full understanding of all the different types of threaded fittings & pressures.
• Ability to read, understand and disseminate technical drawings and converse with the technical requirements of the task in hand.

Due to an increase in workload and unprecedented growth, our Rentals division is looking to recruit additional Equipment Operators to support our operations offshore across the globe.

Location: Various locations, Offshore

Hours: Permanent - Various

Reporting to the Crewing Manager you will be responsible for commissioning and operating equipment in a competent and professional manner while communicating effectively with the client and Operations Department.

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.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times.
• Attend project briefings & de-briefings.
• Attend client inductions/HIRA’s as and when required.
• Complete online client inductions and training as and when required.
• Participate in internal and external training courses where identified.
• Attend client FAT’s when requested.
• Liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
• Ensure the safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment.
• Ensure 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.
• 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.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Required skills/knowledge:

• Offshore certification Including OGUK survival, applicable medical or seamans health certificate (essential).
• Mechanical / Engineering Trade (essential).
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise.

Due to an increase in workload and unprecedented growth, our Rentals division is looking to recruit two further Rental Fleet and Servicing Technicians. These are onshore positions based at the Motive Base at Boyndie Drome, Banff.

Location: Boyndie Drome, Banff

Hours: Permanent - 40 hours per week

Reporting to the Rental Fleet Chargehand, you will be responsible for the onshore mobilisation/demobilisation of our fleet of equipment to and from client locations and will also assist with regular servicing and general maintenance of the equipment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Mobilising / Demobilising of all hire equipment in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
• Forklift Operations including the Loading and Offloading of equipment being shipped to or returned from client locations.
• Quarantining and tagging off hire equipment in line with the Product Identification and Tagging Procedure.
• Upkeep of and completion of mob/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.
• Ensuring all service and maintenance records are completed and uploaded within the company IT software system.
• Testing of equipment including flow / pressure testing hydraulic systems and flushing.
• Ensuring regular communication with project admin team.
• 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.
• Identify and provide appropriate tools and equipment, instruction, and technical data to operatives.

• Assist in the FAT process as and when required.
• Liaise with other departments and individuals required to support the programme.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Required skills/knowledge:

• Time served in a mechanical role preferred.
• Mechanical, hydraulic and 3 phase electrical hook-up experience.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic components is essential.
• Forklift License B1, B2, B3 preferred.
• Good IT skills are a must.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail with strong organisation skills.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a Learning and Development Advisor.

Location: Hybrid Working / Kintore with ad-hoc requirement to work from Facility at Boyndie Drome

Hours: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, the Learning and Development Advisor will play a key role in providing advisory, coordination, and administration support for learning and development activities throughout the Motive Offshore Group.

Duties will include:

• Working with various Line Managers and experts to facilitate the development of a Motive Learning and Development Academy that supports our learning and development strategy.
• Identify training and development needs within the Motive Offshore Group through job analysis, performance appraisal, and regular consultation with Line Managers, HR and HSEQ Departments.
• Source and report to Management new and appropriate training and training providers to ensure best value.
• Design and expand training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and individuals.
• Designing and delivering training and development courses including e-learning courses, classroom-based and blended learning.
• Monitor and review the ongoing development of apprentices, graduates and trainees with Line Manager.
• Amend and revise programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment.
  
• Driving a culture of continuous professional development.
• Liaise with HSEQ team to ensure L&D processes meet statutory and other requirements (i.e.ISO9001 + 45001 accreditations).
• Co-ordinate training programmes and schedule events by arranging providers, issuing joining instructions, updating training records & collecting feedback.
• Monitor no-shows and cancellations, reporting on any financial implications and effect appropriate steps to prevent reoccurrence.
• Ensure at all times that learning & development records, agreements, training and development plans, and associated data are accurate, current, usable, and accessible to authorised personnel only.
  
• Ensure all training and offshore medicals are scheduled in a timely manner.
• Support HR and HSEQ teams with specialist L&D advice on induction, performance management, L&D solutions, career development etc.
• Providing reports to management.
• Delivering areas of responsibility in line with L&D budget.

Required skills / knowledge:

• CIPD qualification preferred, but not essential.
• 2 years minimum experience working in a similar learning and development role.
• Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly.
  
• Presentation skills.
• IT skills.
• Initiative and the ability to offer new ideas.
• Strong teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your time and to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Good time-keeping skills and the ability to multitask to enable you to effectively manage training schedules.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative approach to work.
• Personal commitment to improving your own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuing learning and development.

The Motive Offshore Group is currently looking to offer Modern Apprenticeships to 2 individuals based at our Boyndie facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a professional and supportive environment and to work alongside our friendly team who will share their knowledge and skills to help you build your career.

Over 3 – 4 years, you will learn a wide range of technical skills ranging from Machining, Fabrication, Hydraulic, Maintenance, Commissioning and much more.

Responsibilities:

• Attend college and complete the required modules.
• Rotate via the various departments to learn the processes and skills required.
• Assist the department Chargehand with troubleshooting on, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Continually demonstrate safe operation of test equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping in workshop, locker rooms, restroom areas. 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 schematics.
• Report any problems that have occurred or any questions that you may have to the department Chargehand.
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Please note that applicants must meet the Modern Apprenticeship requirements in line with Skills Development Scotland.
• National 5 or equivalent ideally in Maths, English and a Craft and/or Science subject.
• Interest in gaining technical knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Genuine interest/enthusiasm in engineering i.e. hobbies and interests.
• Must be prepared to study and be happy to listen and learn from others whilst working within a team and also have confidence to communicate your own ideas.
• Have an ability to deal with fast moving projects.
• Must have the ability to work on their own or as part of a team.
• Must be safety conscious and apply a good quality approach to their work.

We also encourage applicants who already have, or are in the process of attaining, a relevant SVQ/NC qualification as we may be able to offer an accelerated apprenticeship. Level 1-3 PEO qualification particularly advantageous.