ROV Technician Apprentice — Offshore Systems

Oceaneering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is opening applications for a Trainee ROV Technician intake starting in 2027, based in the UK. You will perform planned maintenance and repair on ROV units and ancillary equipment, ensure pre-dive readiness, and support deployment and data capture for client projects.

Role requires residence and right to work in the UK, with training on safety, QA procedures, and operation of underwater tooling systems. No direct supervisory responsibilities are indicated.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised Trade Apprenticeship or college education in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Hydraulic.
• Willingness to reside in the UK and obtain right to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repair on ROV units and ancillary equipment per procedures.
• Understand pre-dive briefing and be conversant with equipment used during dives.
• Perform pre/post dive checks and assist deployment/recovery of ROV under QA and safety rules.
• Assist Pilot in viewing video, surveying equipment and vehicle tooling systems.
• Provide high-quality, informative video commentary of ROV operations for Client review.
• Familiarise with Client data reporting requirements to improve data capture quality.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety mindset

Data reporting

Education

Trade Apprenticeship

College education

Job description

Oceaneering is opening applications for a Trainee ROV Technician intake starting in 2027, based in the UK. You will perform planned maintenance and repair on ROV units and ancillary equipment, ensure pre-dive readiness, and support deployment and data capture for client projects.

Role requires residence and right to work in the UK, with training on safety, QA procedures, and operation of underwater tooling systems. No direct supervisory responsibilities are indicated.