Personnel Competence Assessor

FT Recruitment Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Personnel Competence Assessor for a rotational contract role in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will assess the skills and knowledge of Workover/Snubbing personnel on international units. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, evaluating performance, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with OPITO standards. Candidates should possess supervisory experience in workover operations, strong communication skills in French at B2/B1 level, and knowledge of operational practices. Competitive contract duration of 6-12 months.

Qualifications

• Supervisory-level experience in Workover or Snubbing Operations.
• Proficient communication skills in French at B2/B1 level.
• Strong knowledge of well intervention and workover operations.
• Ability to conduct consistent competence assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competency assessments through structured interviews.
• Evaluate individual performance against competence standards.
• Document assessment outcomes and identify training needs.
• Ensure compliance with OPITO standards.
• Prepare reports for management and regulatory purposes.

Skills

Supervisory-level experience in Workover Operations

Communication skills in French (B2/B1 CEFR)

Knowledge of well intervention practices

Ability to conduct structured competence assessments

Excellent reporting skills

Job description

FT Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Personnel Competence Assessor, working on a rotational Contract for approx. 6-12 months.

This role will support the verification of skills, knowledge and performance of Workover/Snubbing personnel operating on Workover Units internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting structured interviews, workplace observations, and on-the-job assessments to ensure personnel meet competency standards and regulatory requirements.

Main duties include:

• Conduct competency assessments for workover and snubbing personnel through structured interviews and workplace observations.
• Evaluate individual performance against defined competence standards and operational procedures.
• Provide objective feedback, document assessment outcomes, and identify areas for further development or training.
• Ensure assessment processes comply with OPITO standards and company competence frameworks.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and prepare reports for management and regulatory purposes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Competence Assurance system.
• Work closely with supervisors, trainers, and HSE representatives to uphold operational excellence and safety standards.

Suitable candidates should have the following:

• Prior supervisory-level experience in Workover or Snubbing Operations.
• Ability to communicate in French language (proficiency at B2/B1 CEFR level)
• Strong knowledge of well intervention, workover, and snubbing operational practices.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct fair, consistent, and structured competence assessments.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• OPITO Assessor accreditation (Desirable – will be provided by client if not held)