Hydraulic Technician

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.

About the role:

Location: Boyndie, Banff, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week

Due to continued growth in the Engineering Division, we have a requirement for Hydraulic Technicians, to come and join us, based at our headquarters in Boyndie, Aberdeenshire.

The Hydraulic Technician will inspect, repair, assemble and test hydraulic equipment as required in accordance with company procedures. 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.

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 Engineering team, you’ll be reporting into John Turner, our Hydraulics & Assembly Manager for 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:

• Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• 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. 
• 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/significant experience in a hydraulic technician role. 
• Proficient in stainless steel tube bending is desirable.
• Ability to interpret schematic drawings.
• 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 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 incredible proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from, since we started in 2010. We’ve seen staff start from school & 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 developing skills, receive training and continuously advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career & which in turn helps us carry out the work we do and continuously improve.

Here's what else you'll be getting:

• 30 days holiday per annum (additional at 5 year increments with length of service)
• Employer Pension contribution
• Gym Membership
• Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme 
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reduced membership of Costco card
• Employee Referral Scheme 
• Weekly fruit delivery to all sites 
• Regular Team Building Events – family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities etc 
• 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.