Workshop Technician

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: Sharjah

Hours: Full-Time

The Workshop Technician will strive towards becoming an experienced and competent member of the team, they responsible for performing technical tasks in a workshop environment including assembling, repairing, maintaining, and testing equipment or machinery. The role requires hands-on work, diagnostic skills, adherence to safety standards. They will ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health and Safety guidelines.

You’ll be part of a skilled team where your expertise is valued, and your impact is immediate. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of equipment and projects, gaining hands-on experience. With support from both local and global colleagues, you’ll be empowered to grow professionally. At Motive, we’re committed to your development and success, offering a positive, collaborative work culture where hard work is recognised and progression is encouraged.

About the team:

As a part of our FZE team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working to a high standard and specification. Reporting to the Workshop manager, you will be supported by our team of onshore and offshore personnel working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.

As well, you will be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally, who want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values-driven 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.

Planet

• Adhere to and promote Motive's sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Product

• To participate in internal and external training courses where identified.
• Perform operations with machine tools, inclusive of, grinders, drills, magnetic drills and other equipment
• Safe operations of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
• Perform diagnostics to identify faults and determine the best solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and service logs.
• Carry out hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repairs.
• Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude
• Learn how to assist in more complex repairs by shadowing senior members of staff.
• Assist the team with mobilisation of equipment for Rental projects.
• Assist with testing of equipment during both inhouse Factory acceptance testing, and client witnessed.
• Maintain housekeeping in workshop and yard. Ensure all work areas are clean and tidy.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Attend client sites to learn from more experienced service technicians.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Proven experience in a workshop or similar technical environment.
• Interest in gaining technical knowledge.
• Some Experience operating machinery.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn
• 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:

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Long Service Awards
• 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 [email protected].