Mechanical Technician

Our Core 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: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Hours: 40 hours per week 

This role will be responsible for the Mobilisation, De-mobilisation and servicing of equipment to suit client work scopes for Motive projects across the world.  

Based at our site in Peterhead, this role will be responsible for the completion of and processing of Mobilisation, demobilisation paperwork and for undertaking necessary repairs and servicing of Motive rental fleet equipment. The Mechanical Technician must ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Quality guidelines.

About the team:

As a part of our Rentals 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 John Davidson, Global Service Manager, and work alongside a team, 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.
• Ensuring regular communication with project admin team 
• Liaise with other departments and individuals required to support the programme

Planet

• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
• Ensuring all service and maintenance records are completed and uploaded within the company IT software system
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Product

• Offloading equipment returned from client locations
• Quarantining and tagging off hire equipment in line with the Product Identification and Tagging Procedure
• 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.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Experience of operating Spooling and Winch equipment
• Time served in a mechanical role preferred
• Mechanical and hydraulic experience
• Good knowledge of hydraulic components is essential
• Forklift License B1, B2, B3 preferred
• Good IT skills
• Ability to trouble shoot 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.

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, Singapore, 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)

• 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