Fitting Team Lead

Our Employee People Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….     

People.    

Planet.     

Product.

The Motive Offshore Group are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move in to the more sustainable world. 

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

About the role:

Location: Boyndie, Banff, Aberdeenshire

Hours: Permanent - 40 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for a Fitting Team Lead to come and join us, based in our headquarters in Boyndie, Aberdeenshire. 

This role will oversee a team of Fitters and, under the supervision of the Hydraulic & Assembly Manager, will be ensure the effective running of the Fitting Workshop along with assembling projects to their final stage.  

You 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.

About the team:

As a part of our Engineering team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working to a high standard and specification.  You will be supported by our team of Hydraulics & Assembly Manager, John and have a team of Fitters working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.

As well, you will be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and globally, who want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values-driven professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Adopt the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Ensure that Rentals & Engineering activities adhere to the Business Management System processes and procedures.
• Ensure that all Rental & Engineering projects are executed safely and efficiently, is of a high quality and in compliance with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Lead by example by adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout the team.
• Have overall responsibility for all activities performed in the fitting shop. 
• Carry out pre and post shift tool box talks.   
• Ensure employees are suitably trained and experienced for the task they are allocated.
• Ensure that items are assembled to the specifications stated on the drawings and as per Motives procedures.
• Ability to read, understand and disseminate technical drawings and converse with the technical requirements of the task in hand. 
• Promote and encourage ownership and accountability for all staff and work force within their areas of responsibility.
• Identify and provide appropriate tools and equipment, instruction and technical data to operatives. 
• Liaise with other departments and individuals required to support the programme.
• 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:

• Substantial experience in a fitting or mechanical maintenance role.
• 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.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. We work globally, so you will have colleagues based not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to playing your part and working with people who support clients and projects across multiple countries across the world.

We’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen staff start as school leavers & work their way to senior positions, seen people relocate to other parts of the world with the company and have seen many of our people develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps continuously improve and us carry out the work we provide.

Alongside this, you’ll get:

(* Received upon successful completion of probation)

• 30 days holiday per annum (additional at 5 year increments with length of service)
• Employer Pension contribution
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Healthcare Cash Plan*
• BUPA 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 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.