Motive Offshore
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: Boyndie, Banff
Hours: Full-time
The Hydraulic Technician will inspect, repair, assemble and test hydraulic equipment as required in accordance with company procedures. They will undertake a variety of tasks that involve the manufacture and maintenance of hydraulic systems. The post holder will ensure products are manufactured efficiently, within the allocated delivery schedule as per operational planner and ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health and Safety guidelines.
As a Hydraulic Technician for Motive, you'll become part of a team that has a significant impact on what we do as a business globally. The work you do ensures our Equipment runs safely and the key responsibilities you will have every day will see you become involved in some key projects for our clients. We believe the way we work and the variety of services we provide will keep you challenged and see you develop, consistently
About the team:
As a part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll become part of a hardworking, and skilled team who are always working to high standards and specifications. You will be supported by our Hydraulic Chargehand, and have a team of skilled Hydraulic Technicians working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.
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:
People
Planet
Product
Required skills / knowledge:
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:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
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 .
We understand it can be a difficult and time-intensive process sourcing the right equipment and personnel for efficient project delivery.
We bring time and cost-efficiencies by simplifying the buying process.
Motive supply every aspect you need; from equipment design and build, to inspection and testing, through to equipment mobilisation and operation, we offer all the ‘tools’ necessary to complete your project successfully and on time, along with a friendly, knowledgable team 100% invested in delivering your solution.
This is achieved through our fully coordinated approach, providing the most holistic service achievable via a team of multi-disciplined experts, all-service provision, and vast range of equipment options.
A market-leading fleet of winches, HPUs, spoolers, flexible, umbilical and cable lay packages, ready to mobilise at short notice.
Flexible, Umbilical and Cable Lay Packages
High-capacity Lifting and Pulling Packages
Clean Energy Power Solutions
A complete design and manufacture service, including bespoke engineering and vessel mobilisation/seafastening services.
Custom Design-Build Service
Vessel Services
Repair, Maintenance and Refurbishment
Lifting products, wire rope management, and all associated inspection and testing services.
Certification, Inspection and Testing Services
Hose Integrity Management
Umbilical Testing
Number of employees: 200–500
Sectors: Marine & Lifting Equipment (Design, Manufacture, Rental), Subsea, Renewables (Offshore Wind), and Oil & Gas.
Preferred educational level: Apprenticeships for entry-level technical/admin roles; HND/Bachelor for Finance, Sales, and Coordination; Technical Certifications (NDT, LEEA, PCN) for inspection and offshore roles.
Preferred education: Mechanical Maintenance, Hydraulics, Accounting & Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, or Engineering.
Career level: All levels, including Apprentices, Interns (Sales/Operations), Experienced Technicians/Operators, and Regional/Commercial Managers.