ONE TEAM ONE MOTIVE
People make Motive what we are - they are the heart of everything we do.
We are a growth-driven company dedicated to motivating and progressing our team. We only recruit the best.
From the outset in 2010 Motive has been about people.
We are extremely proud of the sustainable growth of our company, and the talented people who make it all possible.
Our friendly, inclusive team really is the best, the work ethic and team spirit we share are amazing!
Motive is committed to recruiting only the most talented individuals, nurturing and supporting them in their careers, helping build, fine-tune and retain specialist knowledge.
We offer fulfilling careers for driven, determined people.
OUR CULTURE
01.
One Team
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, have different areas of expertise and diverse ambitions, but all share a common mindset: One Team One Motive
02.
Staff Retention
Staff retention at Motive is high, resulting in an exceptionally knowledgable and experienced workforce that works together seamlessly, despite the fast-paced, changeable marketplace in which we operate.
03.
Next Generation
Committed to encouraging young people into the industry, we offer regular Apprenticeships enabling young employees to flourish into the next generation of industry experts.
Team Motive
As well as offering rewarding careers for our team, we believe in providing our employees with opportunities outwith the working environment to build on the already strong relationships our team has developed.
Team Motive formed organically as employees sought opportunities to come together to undertake challenges and fundraising initiatives. Since Team Motive began we have raised over £40k for various charities.
Challenges we have undertaken include:
- Edinburgh Marathon
- Erskine Fire Walk
- Illuminator Night Trail Race
- The Kiltwalk
- Strathpuffer 24-hr Mountain Bike Challenge
- Tough Mudder
We are also proud sponsors of various sports clubs and community initiatives, and in the UAE each year Motive FZE helps provide Iftar meals to almost 3,000 labourers during Ramadan.
Motive Offshore is immensely proud of 'Team Motive' and is committed to supporting the team in all its endeavours.
Current Opportunities
Our people-centered approach has got us to where we are today. Be part of something big, be part of the Motive journey!
Our Core 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: Hybrid, Aberdeenshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be required to undertake design engineering duties associated with the design, construction, certification and safe commissioning and operation of Motive’s equipment and procedures, both on- and offshore.
The Design Engineer will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, while also knowing when to seek guidance and support. This role will involve working in a very fast-paced environment where quick and critical thinking is required whilst delivering high quality outputs. You will have daily interface with the wider team including Projects, Sales, Manufacturing, Operations and Equipment Management team.
About the team:
You will join a highly skilled and dedicated team that prides itself on delivering top-quality work and consistently exceeding expectations. This is a team that is used to working with meticulous attention to detail and meeting high standards.
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
- Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
- Build & maintain relationships with clients and/or potential clients.
- Provide advice, guidance and feedback to stakeholders, at all levels, internally &
- externally on Engineering and associated technical matters
- Look to provide education and guidance on Engineering matters to colleagues,
- as and when applicable
Planet
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
- To uphold the Motive Offshore Group People Values.
- Work in accordance with Motive in-house policies and procedures.
- The adherence to the requirements of best practice standards, recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties. In particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design, provision and use of tools, equipment and systems.
- HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system
Product
- Completion of tasks in accordance with agreed project plans and budgets.
- Use suitable processes, procedures and techniques to solve engineering problems.
- Be a stakeholder in ensuring Motive is “ahead of the curve” in terms of Engineering capability.
- Supporting other members of the team to achieve task completion.
- Undertake the design and preparation for construction and commissioning of equipment, including:
- Structural calculations and modelling of equipment.
- Implementation of project plans, budgets and procedures for efficient and effective control of the project.
- Procurement of materials and components.
- Supervision of personnel, as necessary, including any subcontractors, during construction phases and fulfilling the scope of work to time, cost and quality parameters.
- Preparation of associated operations manuals and maintenance schedules for the equipment.
- Certification of the equipment to current legislative standards.
- Action effective project management and closure procedures, including review and feedback meetings, to ensure lessons learned are fed throughout the business.
- Demonstrate capability in the necessary software/hardware applications required to complete these tasks.
- The preparation of equipment operation and project work packs that conform to Company and Client operational procedures.
- The inspection and testing of the integrity of Company/Client equipment and flexibles.
- The performance of miscellaneous engineering works on behalf of Clients, including preparing work procedures/job packs for Inspection, Repair & Maintenance and, as necessary, supervising and supporting offshore operations.
- The maintenance of engineering procedures, processes, data and records in accordance with the Integrated Management System.
- To ensure existing equipment designs, specifications and drawings are maintained and to manage necessary changes as required.
- The development and implementation of project procedures.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Degree or training in Engineering with relevant experience, or HNC/HND (preferably Mechanical or Structural) supported by significant experience.
- 2D drawing and 3D modelling, sufficient to support development of a full set of construction drawings.
- Competence in one or more applicable technologies (mechanics, fabrication, structures, welding, hydraulics, electrics, electronics).
- Mathematical modelling including FEM and associated technologies, with demonstrable experience in the use of ANSYS, and other FEA Softwares
- Design, project management and technical authorship capabilities consistent with developing quality equipment designs.
- Technical report writing using industry standard packages such as MS Office, MathCad
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 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
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- 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 CV 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.
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
- Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
- Liaising and building relationship with the client whilst at the worksite.
Planet
- Adhere to and promote Motive's sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives
- HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
- Adherence to client safe working practices and quality assurance systems
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Product
- Assist with troubleshooting on, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Inspect and overhaul valves, motors, pumps and other hydraulic components.
- Continually demonstrate safe operation of hydraulic test equipment.
- Maintain housekeeping in workshop. Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy including company transport.
- Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
- Learn to understand assembly drawings complete with bills of material and hydraulic schematics.
- Report any problems that have occurred or any questions that you may have to the Production Manager.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Clean driving license.
- Time served/significant experience in a hydraulic technician role.
- Proficient in stainless steel tube bending is desirable.
- Hydraulic fault finding & diagnosis would be advantageous.
- Fault diagnosis skills
- HNC (or equivalent) in engineering trade or relevant trade experience.
- Good time management.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Understanding of processes.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and confident.
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 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)
- Professional qualification study support
- 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- 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 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 .
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: Singapore
Hours: Full-time
Reporting to our APAC Regional Manager, the Technical Sales Manager for APAC plays a critical role in achieving the Motive Offshore Group’s business objectives within the APAC Region. The role involves managing technical sales activities, generating and qualifying leads, and ensuring customer satisfaction in line with the company’s Quality Management System. The role is integral to promoting Motive's People Values and embedding sustainable practices throughout all activities.
Motive’s reputation is built on strong relationships and service with our clients. As the Technical Sales Manager for the APAC region, you’ll be partnering with key customers across multiple sectors across the Energy industry. By being the focal point, you’ll have the responsibility of advising on technical solutions and components, bringing to life the project requirement and being the one that drives efficiency internally & externally. You’ll be involved in high value and volume projects globally, so there will be no shortage of impact and appreciation of your efforts.
About the team:
You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team, with key operations based in the APAC region. As our Motive team continues to expand, our APAC region plays an integral role in supporting the business's operations across the wider Asia region.
You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team 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
- Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
- Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc
- Visit clients face to face to discuss technical and commercial ongoing leads.
- Liaise and collaborate with all relevant departments within Motive regarding bespoke equipment enquiries when required.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
Planet
- Advocate for and integrate environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products or services in client proposals and solutions.
- Support the implementation of regional policies and procedures that support sustainability and corporate social responsibility
- Support customers by identifying potential environmental impacts of implementing the company’s products or solutions and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Adhere to and promote Motive’s sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Support and assist the Regional Manager for APAC in achieving APAC annual sales revenue targets/budgets.
- Assist fellow members of the Sales Team with any technical requirements relating to their respective enquiries/opportunities.
- Conduct regular visits to existing and potential clients to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities
- Provide technical guidance and support to customers during product evaluation, selection, and specification(s).
- Be responsible for handling APAC technical sales enquiries/opportunities.
- Carry out quality checks on the product and service delivery at the end of the project, as per the customer satisfaction management procedure.
- Read and understand technical drawings associated with the Motive Offshore Group Ltd product offering.
- Make technical presentations and demonstrate how a product/service meets clients’ needs.
- Manage and interpret customer requirements, providing tailored solutions
- Develop and maintain the customer sales database as per departmental procedures.
- Proactively target and develop new business opportunities to grow sales revenue and margin.
- Collaborate with the Marketing/PR team to develop sales materials and activities.
- Attend exhibitions and sales events as required.
- Monitor competitors market conditions and productive development to provide market intelligence and forecast information.
- Monitor and track sales project(s), deliverables, schedule, budget.
- Target and develop client base to generate growth in sales revenue and margin thorough contractual and new business wins.
- Engage in any other reasonable activity as requested by the management.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Proven technical knowledge of Motive product lines
- Previous experience in sales with the ability to achieve and exceed targets.
- Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of sales.
- Ability to achieve targets.
- Good negotiator, with an innovative approach and client focused approach.
- Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics/requirements.
- Awareness of sustainability and environmental considerations within a sales and technical context.
- Proficiency in using sales and CRM tools and strong computer literacy.
- Confident to communicate with all levels of the organisations.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
- Good computer literacy.
- Team player.
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 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:
- Health Insurance
- 21 Holiday days a year plus Singapore public holidays
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events
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.
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: Singapore
Hours: Full-time
Reporting to the MENA/APAC Region Accountant, the APAC Accountant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance operations within the APAC region. This includes supporting the sales invoicing process, managing accounts receivable, overseeing credit control, and ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions.
The APAC Accountant will assist in the preparation of monthly and year-end accounts, work closely with auditors, and maintain the local tax reconciliation and VAT returns. Additionally, you will handle various administrative and organizational tasks, including managing cashflow, bank reconciliations, payroll journals, and supplier statement reconciliations
About the team:
You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team, with key operations based in the APAC region. As out Motive team continues to expand, our finance team in the APAC region plays an integral role in supporting the business's financial health and smooth operations.
You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team 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
- Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
- Support Sales Invoicing and process accounts receivable, client statements and credit control
- Responsible for communicating with creditors
- Credit control, follow up with customers to clear overdue debtors balance
- Preparation of inputs for year-end accounts and liaise with Auditors
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc
Planet
- HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Working to specific deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Processing payments for approval on online banking system
- Assist local tax advisers with bi-monthly VAT Return preparation and reconciliation
- Complete month end tasks as per timetable
- Responsible for AsiaPacific email address, raising issues as received.
- Continual monitoring and updating of weekly cashflow
- Responsibility of daily bank reconciliation
- Prepare and process monthly payroll journal
- Preparation of projects file, calculation of COS accruals and WIP
- Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting variance analysis and commentary
- Accounts Payable processing, supplier statement reconciliations and expenses processing
Required skills / knowledge:
- Significant experience in a similar position.
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
- English language essential
- The successful candidate must be a resident of Singapore
- Ability to work with staff at all levels in both Finance and non-Finance roles.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage their own workload.
- Finance system knowledge, Sage 200 experience is an advantage.
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 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:
- Health Insurance
- 21 Holiday days a year plus Singapore public holidays
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events
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.
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 Lead Equipment Operator, your role will be to commission and operate equipment in a competent and professional manner, while providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and technical guidance to Equipment Operators on site. You will collaborate with project managers and offshore/onshore teams to plan equipment mobilisation and utilisation requirements ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
You will be the lead technical focal point for the project you are on-site for, which will include carrying out equipment inspections, fault-finding, diagnostics, preventative maintenance and first-line repairs to ensure effective equipment reliability and operational readiness. You will be assisting with complex equipment issues, mentoring members of staff, working closely with the client to ensure project efficiency & safety, all while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, safety and operational efficiency.
The role requires accurate completion of maintenance records, technical reports and operational documentation, as well as ensuring compliance with company procedures, manufacturer recommendations and industry standards.
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 be the one responsible for the safe & efficient use of our equipment, and as Lead Operator, both your team, clients and subcontractors will look to you for support, guidance and expertise.
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
- Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc
- Provides guidance and mentoring to other Equipment Operators
- Provide supervision to other Equipment Operators when required
- To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times
- To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
Planet
- 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
- 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 DCSR sheets 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.
- 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 Management
- 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.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, including leading operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
- Extensive experience leading offshore and onshore operations, supervising personnel, coordinating work scopes and ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
- 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 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 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
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- 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.
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 C-Kore:
C-Kore Systems, a Motive Offshore Group company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced subsea testing technology for the offshore energy industry. Our award-winning, patented technologies enable operators to verify the integrity of subsea power cables, fibre optic cables, hydraulic lines, sensors and other critical subsea infrastructure directly on the seabed. By eliminating the need for chemicals and reducing vessel time, our innovative solutions help customers reduce costs, minimise operational downtime and improve the reliability of their subsea assets.
Our commitment to innovation and engineering excellence has been recognised with four King's Awards for Enterprise, reflecting our reputation as a trusted technology partner to the global offshore energy sector.
As part of Motive Offshore Group's Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Division, C-Kore combines the agility and innovation of a specialist technology company with the strength, resources and global reach of an international organisation. This enables us to deliver enhanced solutions to customers worldwide while providing our people with exciting opportunities to collaborate across the Group, develop their careers and contribute to the continued success of both C-Kore and Motive Offshore Group.
About the role:
Location: York
Hours: Full-time
The Operations Manager is accountable for service delivery at C-Kore. This involves leading the Administration and Support Team and working closely with Sales, Production, Accounts and Technical departments to ensure all customer requirements are tracked and fulfilled, while maintaining C-Kore’s reputation for excellent service, quality, flexibility, and as a friendly partner in solving our customers’ challenges. The role demands excellent people skills, building strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and external partners alike.
Operational delivery begins with a handover from the Sales Team and concludes once rental units have been returned and fully invoiced by the Accounts Team. The Operations Manager ensures processes are followed rigorously throughout, with jobs proactively tracked to reflect ongoing hires, service provision and associated costs in a dynamic environment.
About the team:
You will become an integral part of the C-Kore team, reporting to Greg, our Operations Director, and working closely with teams across the business to ensure excellent service delivery. C-Kore is a small, specialist team covering Operations, Sales, Engineering, Design and Customer Support, supported by the wider Motive Offshore Group.
You’ll join a skilled, committed and hard-working, global team who are proud to represent C-Kore and Motive Offshore Group, support the growth of the business and help one another every day. Together, the team creates a positive, values-driven and professional working environment.
Responsibilities:
People
- Adopt and promote the Company People Values ensuring they are demonstrated in all aspects of the role.
- Act as a positive ambassador for both C-Kore and Motive Offshore Group.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Monitor team and individual performance, providing regular feedback, coaching and support as required.
- Conduct appraisals and Personal Development Plans for direct reports.
- Support the onboarding, training and ongoing development of team members.
- Foster a positive, accountable team environment focused on performance and continuous improvement.
- Represent the company at client meetings, discussing project specifications, progress and resolving issues where required.
- Manage third-party contractors when on site, ensuring compliance with project requirements and company standards.
Planet
- Adhere to and participate in Company sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives that support the Group's Net Zero objectives.
- Tracks and reports Regional HSEQ KPI’s monthly in line with company requirements.
Product
Service Delivery
- Take overall responsibility for customer service delivery from Sales handover through to project completion, equipment return and invoicing, including checking and releasing accrued charges to the Accounts Team for invoicing
- Allocate administrative and support resources to ensure customer requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule. With all relevant documentation, costs, service requirements and customer communications accurately recorded and completed.
- Ensure customer project progress meetings are attended (virtually), either directly or via delegation depending on context.
- Ensure effective communication of charges to customers, and accurate tracking of hire costs, expenses and additional chargeable services through to invoicing.
- Work closely with other departments, including Production, Sales, Accounts and Technical to communicate service delivery needs and priorities.
- Build and maintain strong customer, supplier and contractor relationships, acting as a key point of contact for escalated customer issues
- Ensure customer feedback is gathered on completed orders and route it to the relevant department to support continuous improvement.
Performance Tracking
- Monitor company performance against budget, liaising with the Sales Team as required, and providing variance commentary as part of internal reporting
- Support Finance with month-end activities, reporting and related administrative requirements.
- Maintain accurate operational records and reporting, providing clear updates on performance, risks and requirements.
- Planning & Resource Management
- Support the Production Manger with up to date schedule information, including urgent requirements, to enable them to plan production tasks to meet demand.
- Monitor rental asset availability and support demand, capacity and stock planning.
- Escalate capacity and investment requirements to the Operations Director. Assist with generation of capital expenditure requests and oversee purchasing.
Administration
- Lead and manage the Administration Team, ensuring efficient delivery of day-to-day operational and office activities.
- Oversee key administrative functions including purchasing, stock control, production support, shipping and logistics, customs, travel, facilities, equipment calibration/maintenance, events, customer data requests and company records.
- Provide administrative support for HR, QHSE and internal communications as required.
- Ensure office operations, facilities and administrative processes are maintained effectively and in line with company policies.
- Be able to cover other roles within the team as workloads demand, providing hands-on support across Administration, Customer Support and Logistics to meet changing priorities.
Customer Support
- Manage customer support services, including on-call and pre-booked support, staff availability, support rotas and approval of employee claims relating to out-of-hours recompense.
- Ensure support services are pre-booked when required. Manage urgent requests and resource availability. Ensure all charges are recorded and agreed.
- Support safe systems of work, risk assessments, training and competency requirements, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Experience managing operational projects from planning through to completion.
- Budget monitoring, cost control, and supporting financial processes such as invoicing and payment collection.
- Office management and administration experience, including facilities management and record keeping.
- Exposure to HR processes such as recruitment support, onboarding, or employee administration.
- Good communication skills with the ability to build strong, working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
- Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
- Ability to influence, motivate and lead a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and to adhere to deadlines.
- Logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to the needs of different clients.
- Understanding of budget control.
- High standard of working English, both spoken and written.
- Efficient time management and organisational skills – being self-driven with the ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
- UK driving licence.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with C-Kore and 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 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, 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 C-Kore and Motive, we believe in growing together. We are one team and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you'll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- 33 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Insurance*
- Long Service Awards
- Electric Car Scheme*
- 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 CV with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at C-Kore, a Motive Offshore Group company.
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 C-Kore, a Motive Offshore Group company, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.
Our Core 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: Offshore/ Houston, Texas
Hours: Variable based on set contact
As an Inspection Technician, your role will involve both onshore and offshore work patterns and you would be responsible for performing and supporting on-site inspection services, load testing of Client assets and product change-outs, that may include the commissioning and operating of equipment in a safe, competent and professional manner, ensuring effective communication is maintained between various stakeholders, including but not limited to, the Client, Third Parties and internal Motive departments.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work in the offshore sector, with the chance to operate industry-leading equipment and collaborate with skilled teams, while taking on a varied and challenging role that allows you to make a meaningful impact every day.
About the team:
As a key member of our Motive LLC team, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our equipment. Your contributions will support project success by maintaining high performance standards, following safety protocols, and keeping operations running smoothly. With a focus on reliability and attention to detail, you’ll be part of a team that works closely to deliver quality results and dependable service for our clients.
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.
Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
To liaise and build rapport with the Client whilst at the worksite.
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.
- Perform inspections services and tasks, including but not limited to, Wire Rope Management, EMAG, LOLER Inspections, NDT (MPI, ECT, LPI & UT)
- Perform Client asset load testing services,
- Support Client product removal and/or change-outs such as, crane wires, umbilical,
- Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the Client, Motive Technical Lead (on site) and Operations Lead.
- Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the Client requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
- Mobilise, operate, and demobilise spooling and associated equipment in line with project requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues both onshore and offshore.
- Working in the workshop on occasion to support mob/demob of equipment.
- Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks& maintenance records.
- Complete Daily Client Service Record (DCSR) sheets in full, with accurate times and descriptions obtaining signed approval from the client.
- Hand in project paperwork and expenses to Operations Lead in a timely manner post project.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Where applicable Suitable NDT certification (SNT or PCN Level II). Training can be provided in house.
Offshore certification. - Experience operating machinery in accordance with above tasks.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Mechanical and hydraulic experience preferred, with basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
- Good IT and reporting skills.
- Full, valid driving licence.
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 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:
- 28 Vacation Days
- In addition, you also get paid time off for the following 6 holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Health Insurance upon start date
- 401K Pension savings plan upon start date
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
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 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.
Our Core 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: Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full-time
The role of Accountant will provide Accounting support to the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) division, working alongside the Europe Controller in maintaining accurate financial records across the Group's European trading entities. The role is responsible for general ledger integrity, month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations, working closely with the wider finance team to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
You'll gain exposure to multiple entities, work closely with colleagues across different regions, and play an important role in supporting the financial performance of the business. Whether you're newly qualified or qualified by experience, you'll have the chance to broaden your skills, contribute to process improvements, and grow alongside a collaborative team that genuinely values development.
About the team:
You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team. As our Motive team continues to expand, our finance team plays an integral role in supporting the business's financial health and smooth operations.
You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team 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 Company People Values ensuring they are demonstrated in all aspects of the role.
- Act as a positive ambassador for both C-Kore and Motive Offshore Group.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and review project cost reports with commentary
- Coordinate and support local TIC team to achieve reporting deadlines
- Lead and develop local C-Kore (TIC) team.
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
- Maintain the general ledger for allocated entities, ensuring transactions are accurately coded and posted.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end close process.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support the Europe Controller in preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against budget or reforecast.
- Assist with the preparation of intercompany reconciliations, liaising with other entity accountants to clear variances.
- Support the annual budget and reforecast process, providing data and analysis as required.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly Group VAT returns.
- Support external auditors with requested information and documentation during the annual audit process.
- Monitor debtors and creditors ageing and assist with resolving overdue balances.
- Assist with weekly and monthly cashflow reporting as required.
- Understand key contract terms to use in forecasting
- Provide early indication of key risks and opportunities through understanding of contracts
- Proactively identify and suggest process improvements within areas of responsibility.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS), or qualified by experience.
- Experience of month-end close processes, journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experienced and competent user of Sage200, Sicon and Excel.
- Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to escalate.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidential information.
- High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to foster effective working relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must have the ability to work on their own or as part of a team
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 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)
- Enhanced Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Eligibility for a Costco membership*
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 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.
Our Core 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: Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full-time
The Learning & Development Administrator will provide administrative support for learning and development activities across the organisation. The role responds to learning enquiries, arranges training, maintains accurate training and competency records, updates learning systems, monitors training deadlines and prepares routine reports. The role also supports induction activities and helps ensure learning records and processes are accurate, organised and audit ready.
This is an opportunity to build a career in Learning & Development while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of activities, from coordinating training and supporting learning systems to helping deliver initiatives that make a real difference to our people. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, develop valuable skills in a supportive environment, and play an important role in creating a positive learning experience for everyone at Motive.
About the team:
Reporting to our Learning & Development Manager, you’ll join a small, dedicated L&D team committed to keeping everyone at Motive connected and supporting the business in making the difference it strives to achieve. Through Learning and Development, our mission is to equip our people with the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to grow and succeed. This role will play a massive part in making that happen.
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, ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
Stakeholder Management
- Provide first-line support for learning and development queries from employees and managers.
- Support the administration of employee induction and onboarding learning activities.
- Assist with the preparation of learning materials, training resources and course documentation.
- Communication and Relationship Building
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
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.
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
Training Administration
- Provide administrative support for learning and development activities across the organisation.
- Coordinate training bookings, joining instructions, venue arrangements and learner communications for internal and external training.
- Maintain the company training calendar, ensuring learning activities are accurately scheduled and communicated.
- Liaise with external training providers to arrange bookings and manage training administration.
Systems and Records
- Update and maintain employee training records, competency records and learning management systems (LMS), ensuring information is accurate, complete and up to date.
- Record completed training, qualifications and certifications, ensuring relevant documentation is securely stored.
- Ensure records and documentation are maintained to an audit-ready standard.
Compliance and Reporting
- Monitor training expiry dates and issue reminders to employees and managers.
- Produce reports on training attendance, completion rates and compliance.
Financial and Administrative Support
- Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders for training activities and support the processing of invoices.
Stakeholder Support
- Provide first-line support for learning and development queries from employees and managers.
- Support the administration of employee induction and onboarding learning activities.
- Assist with the preparation of learning materials, training resources and course documentation.
Continuous Improvement
- Support the Learning and Development team with projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
Required skills / knowledge:
Experience
- Experience in an administrative role, ideally within learning and development, training or human resources.
- Experience using learning management systems (LMS) or other business systems would be advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
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 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)
- Enhanced Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Eligibility for a Costco membership*
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 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.
Interested in joining us but don’t see a suitable vacancy? We always welcome speculative applications from talented individuals eager to become part of our team.
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Your Recruitment Process
At Motive we believe every applicant deserves respect, transparency and a supportive recruitment process that reflects our company People values.

Your journey with us begins with a fair, communicative process.
Here is what you can expect:
The Application Process
1. Apply
See a role that excites you? Submit an application showing how you can make an impact!
2. Confirm
We value every application and aim to acknowledge all submissions within 14 days
3. Update
We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the process of your application
If successful in the application phase, here is what you can expect next:
