Crewing Coordinator

Motive Offshore Group Ltd; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marine and lifting solutions provider in Sharjah seeks a Crewing Coordinator to manage personnel logistics, ensuring effective communication with offshore teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in people mobilisation, strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. The role offers competitive benefits including 30 days of holiday, employee events, and growth opportunities within a diverse team.

Benefits

30 days holiday per annum

Long Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Regular Team Building Events

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience in the mobilisation of people.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project personnel logistics for offshore field personnel.
• Manage mobilisations, demobilisations, and crew changes.
• Ensure all offshore certifications are valid before mobilization.

Skills

Previous experience in mobilisation

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork capability

Job description

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

People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and 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 into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role:

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Hours: Full-Time

As a Crewing Coordinator, you will act as focal point for the Coordination of project personnel logistics, offshore field personnel, clients and delivery team regarding mobilisation, de-mobilisations and crew changes. The Crewing Coordinator will effectively communicate with the offshore team on a day-to-day basis as required.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the support of experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and each other’s success. You’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently, making a tangible impact on both the offshore teams and project outcomes. In return, we offer a professional setting where growth is encouraged, hard work is recognised, and a strong sense of team spirit is part of everyday life.

About the team:

As a part of our FZE 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 FZE team of skilled personnel 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 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:

People

• Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
• Responsible for mobilising and demobilising personnel from worldwide locations in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet required dates
• Check and ensure that all offshore certification is in date prior to mobilisation; Inc but not limited to Passport, Seafarers ID, Offshore Survival Training Certs, Medical Fitness Cert (OGUK and company Medical), and any other certification required for the job
• Book and manage all travel (flights/car hires/hotels/trains) with the company Travel Management Company, ensuring Travel is arranged as per contractual and operational requirements and in line with Work Instructions

Planet

• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

• Liaising and supporting different departments as needed.
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
• Keep in regular contact with offshore field operations personnel.
• Liaise with client(s) on their requirements as necessary.
• Create, check and update offshore field personnel utilisation records / tracking system
• Participate in on-call rota.
• Ensure safety, quality and operating efficiency of all offshore field personnel meets the highest of standards.
• Ensure operating procedures are implemented and if possible improved across all responsible sectors.
• Ensure HSEQ standards are met and contribute to improvements where possible.
• Prepare internal and external reports using Microsoft Office programs as necessary.
• Ensure all offshore personnel expense claims are checked and authorised in a timely manner
• Ensures all third-party invoices are checked and collated for recharging.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Must have significant previous experience in the mobilisation of people
• Must be well organised and focused on achieving results
• Must be able to work under pressure and in time constraints
• Strong organisational skills with a good ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Understanding and appreciation of the offshore industry training/certification requirements
• A high level of confidentiality with excellent interpersonal and customer facing skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to cope with change in a busy working environment
• Ability to work well within a team
• Flexibility and willingness to learn

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you'll get:

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Long Service Awards
• 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 Resume 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 [e-mail].