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Equipment Operator (Offshore/UK)

Motive Offshore

Banff
Posted on: April 13 2026

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: Global

Hours: Offshore Contract

As an Equipment Operator, your role will be to commission and operate equipment in a competent and professional manner, communicating effectively with the client and Operations Department at all times.

The Equipment Operator will ensure products are operated efficiently, within the allocated scope of works and equipment operational limits.  They will ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant HSEQ guidelines.

The work our Offshore team do is where everything we do, comes together. From the Manufacturing to Sales, Logistics to Finance, it all comes to fruition when you and your team are operating the equipment based on the project requirements. You’ll have responsibility of representing Motive with our clients globally, and ensuring we continue growing through the services we provide, and that’s a very important place to be.

About the team:

You’ll be joining a hardworking and skilled team, who are used to working to high standards specifications of work. As part of our team of offshore Equipment Operators, you’ll be supported by our Personnel Logistics Manager and our projects for the UK & Europe.

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

  • Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
  • To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times
  • To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
  • Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
  • To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Planet

  • Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
  • Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
  • Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

  • To attend project briefings & de-briefings.
  • To attend client inductions/HIRA’s as and when required.
  • To complete online client inductions and training as and when required.
  • To participate in internal and external training courses where identified.
  • Attend client FAT’s when requested.
  • Ensures the safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment
  • Ensures equipment is correctly prepared and ready on time to meet Client or Company requirements
  • Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the client and Company
  • Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the clients’ requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
  • Operate equipment as per clients’ instructions, ensuring all daily checks and paperwork are completed.
  • Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks & maintenance records.
  • Complete Weekly Personnel Timesheet in full, with accurate times and descriptions including any observations, delays, damages, daily activities obtaining signed approval from the client.
  • Demobilise equipment at the worksite and prepare for shipping, completing any necessary cargo manifests.
  • Seek assistance from Company to trouble shoot equipment breakdowns, investigate and rectify
  • Hand in project paperwork and expenses in a timely manner post project.
  • Engage in any other reasonable activity as requested by Lead Equipment Operators / Management

Required skills / knowledge:

  • Experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
  • Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering Trade
  • Must hold a valid offshore medical certificate in accordance with Offshore Energies UK (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.
  • Ability to prioritise.

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)

  • 34 days holiday per annum
  • Employer Pension contribution
  • Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme*
  • Gym Membership*
  • Electric Car Scheme*
  • Cycle to Work Scheme*
  • Reduced membership of Costco card
  • 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 recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

About Motive Offshore
Motive Offshore logo

Our synchronised range of products and services, and a team of experts in all areas ensure we offer a true end-to-end solution.

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.

Motive is committed to providing clients with a true partnership, delivering value, efficiency, and innovation at every stage, of every project.

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.

Rentals

A market-leading fleet of winches, HPUs, spoolers, flexible, umbilical and cable lay packages, ready to mobilise at short notice.

  1. Flexible, Umbilical and Cable Lay Packages

  2. High-capacity Lifting and Pulling Packages

  3. Clean Energy Power Solutions

Manufacturing

A complete design and manufacture service, including bespoke engineering and vessel mobilisation/seafastening services.

  1. Custom Design-Build Service

  2. Vessel Services

  3. Repair, Maintenance and Refurbishment

Certification & Inspection

Lifting products, wire rope management, and all associated inspection and testing services.

  1. Certification, Inspection and Testing Services

  2. Hose Integrity Management

  3. 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.