Lead Offshore Equipment Operator & Flex-Lay Tech

Motive Offshore Group Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Pension plan contribution

Life Assurance 3x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Gym membership

Electric car scheme

Employee referral scheme

Team building events

Volunteer days

Job summary

Motive Offshore Group Ltd seeks a Lead Equipment Operator to commission and operate equipment on offshore projects in Aberdeen. You will lead a team of Equipment Operators, plan mobilisation, and ensure safe, efficient operations in line with project requirements.

The role requires extensive offshore experience, valid OEUK medical and OGUK survival credentials, and strong communication. Attractive benefits and a structured career path are offered as part of a global energy services provider.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, including leading operations.
• Experience leading offshore and onshore operations, supervising personnel, and coordinating work scopes.
• Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering Trade.
• Relevant years' experience operating machinery in offshore industry.
• Must hold a valid offshore medical certificate in accordance with OEUK requirements.
• Offshore certification including OGUK survival or seamans health certificate.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise equipment mobilisation, installation and demobilisation on site.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and technical guidance to Equipment Operators.
• Inspect, fault-find, diagnose and perform first-line maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Coordinate with project managers and offshore/onshore teams to meet client requirements.
• Complete required onsite paperwork and maintain safety and quality standards.

Education

OGUK offshore survival certificate

OEUK offshore medical certificate

Job description

Motive Offshore Group Ltd seeks a Lead Equipment Operator to commission and operate equipment on offshore projects in Aberdeen. You will lead a team of Equipment Operators, plan mobilisation, and ensure safe, efficient operations in line with project requirements.

The role requires extensive offshore experience, valid OEUK medical and OGUK survival credentials, and strong communication. Attractive benefits and a structured career path are offered as part of a global energy services provider.