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: Kintore, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Permanent - 37.5 hours per week
Thanks to an internal promotion, Motive are now looking to hire a Workshop Chargehand, as part of our Certification & Inspection team, to be based from our site in Kintore, Aberdeenshire.
The Workshop Chargehand will provide operational support to Motive Certification and Inspection to ensure smooth transition and running of active jobs and verify that all tasks are completed as per the Work in Progress list.
You will ensure effective running of the Workshop and Yard, while providing guidance & leadership to team members, this role will support to the Workshop Supervisor and will ensure mobilisations and demobilisations are undertaken within the allocated schedule and ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Quality guidelines.
About the team:
You’ll be joining team, which has grown significantly over the past six years since it became part of the Motive brand and is now a mainstay in what we offer our clients. And it continues to expand. Reporting into Steve, our Workshop, you’ll be working alongside a team that covers off the technical aspects of projects offshore and all over the world, along with a dedicated team behind the scenes who make sure the operations of this department run smoothly, safely and with a smile.
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.
- Carry out pre and post shift toolbox talks.
- Delegate for the Workshop Supervisor, as required.
- Lead, coach and mentor workshop team members including trainees, when required.
- Carry out maintenance of equipment.
- Carry out forklift operations as & when required.
- Ensure proper off hire of returned equipment; ensure stocktake of equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the Operations Team.
- Ensure proper assignment of equipment at worksite and perform works as per the clients’ requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
- Maintain communication with Workshop Supervisor with regards to the schedule of mobilisations and demobilisations
- Attend operational meetings as required.
- Liaise with Operations Team to confirm project deliverables.
- Ensure all equipment certification, documentation is complete prior to equipment leaving site.
- Liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
- Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks & maintenance records.
- Ensure Workshop & Yard are stocked, and tools are in good condition. Anything below par should be reported to the Operations Team for replacement.
- Adhere to & deliver the 6S safety principles.
- Communicate with other departments within the operations.
- Carry out critical offshore / offsite scopes.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Similar experience of managing operations within a busy mechanical and/or engineering based workshop.
- Experience in a wire rope inspection and inspection operations, with an understanding of MRT and LEEA, would be preferred.
- Proven Forklift experience with B1 – B3, Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator level desired if possible, or a willingness to obtain.
- Experience in leading, coaching & developing team members.
- 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.
- Strong organisation skills.
- Good judgement and decision-making skills.
- Ability to understand converse with the technical requirements of the task in hand.
- Have an ability to deal with fast moving projects.
- Must be safety conscious and apply a good quality approach to their work.
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:
(* 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.