HSEQ Advisor (UK)

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: Boyndie, Banffshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The HSEQ Advisor will provide Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Management support to the Motive Offshore Group in all worldwide locations from which it operates.

The HSEQ Advisor will also assist the HSEQ department in ensuring that the company complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, ISO 9001, ISO45001 & ISO 14001 standards and all current or future other certification.

This is an opportunity to join a growing global business where you'll play a key role in supporting HSEQ across our worldwide operations. Based at our headquarters in Boyndie, Banff, you'll be the HSEQ focal point for our Manufacturing division while working alongside a supportive team and gaining exposure to a wide range of HSEQ activities across the wider business.

About the team:

As HSEQ Advisor, you will report into Ross, our Group HSEQ Manager, and you’ll join a small HSEQ team committed to upholding great Health and Safety standards throughout the company. Through the HSEQ Department, our mission is to help our staff maintain a safe environment and increase awareness of how to spot any safety concerns. 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

• Champion and embody the Motive Offshore Group’s People Values, ensuring they are integrated into daily tasks and decision-making processes.
• Whilst supporting the Group HSEQ Manager, serve as the primary point of contact for all HSEQ matters, providing expert advice and guidance to management, supervisors, and employees.
• Influence and promote positive HSEQ behaviours across the Company
• Ensure employees are fully aware of potential hazards associated with their activities and the control measures in place to minimise risks.
• Verify that subcontractors comply with HSE legislation, implement effective risk prevention measures, and meet all quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, colleagues, and other partners.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd., consistently reflecting the company’s people values and commitment to excellence.
• Assist in ensuring that Motive Offshore Group team members work in an environment which provides for good health (Goal 3 (UN SDG))
   

Planet

• Ensure Motive Offshore Group complies with environmental laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., ISO 14001) across the regions.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance, including emissions, waste management, and resource usage
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential environmental impacts and implement control measures to mitigate them
• Investigate environmental incidents, root cause identified and ensure corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with the development and implementation of sustainable consumption and related production patterns (Goal 12 (UN SDG))
• Promote sustainability awareness and behaviour across the Company through training and initiatives
• Assist with the development and maintenance of a roadmap for the company’s transition to net zero.
• Assist with the identification of and implementation of initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the environmental and sustainability processes and recommend changes
• Assist in ensuring that environmental impacts are considered across the Motive Offshore Group to ensure that Climate Change is actively progressed (Goal 13 (UN SDG))
• Engage with clients, suppliers, and other partners to provide for partnership for sustainable development (Goal 17 (UN SDG))

Product

• Conduct internal and external HSEQ audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Perform regular HSEQ inspections at both on-site and off-site locations.
• Support the maintenance of existing certifications and assist in transitioning to new certifications as required.
• Assist various operational locations in achieving and sustaining HSEQ certifications.
• Investigate non-conformances, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Provide HSEQ support to all Motive locations, including site-based project work when necessary.
• Travel on an ad hoc basis to support HSEQ activities across Motive’s operational locations.
• Manage the revision, control, and distribution of management system documentation.
• Create, update, and maintain HSEQ forms to ensure consistency and relevance.
• Prepare and distribute KPI reports to monitor HSEQ performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to organise and track planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Partner with the Learning & Development (L&D) team to develop and deliver HSEQ training programs.
• Maintain and update the Non-Conformance and Action Tracking System to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Stay informed about relevant legislation and industry standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Support other departments with bid proposals, completion of external provider evaluation questionnaires, and document control as required.
• Proactively reduce risks and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation through risk assessments, trend analysis, and effective communication.
• Conduct, review, and update risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and associated data sheets on an annual basis or as needed.
• Assist in fostering innovation and building a resilient infrastructure through identifying HSEQ excellence which may contribute to Product/Process improvement (Goal 9 (UN SDG))

Required skills / knowledge:

• NEBOSH advantageous but not essential
• Internal Auditor (9001 / 14001 / 45001) preferred but not essential
• Experience in Management Systems BS EN ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 14001 and BS EN ISO45001.
• Good knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Legislation.
• Experience in incident and NCR investigation and root cause analysis
• Experience in internal and external auditing
• Experience in HSEQ project management advantageous
• Good presentation skills and the ability to deliver training for the requirements of the current Health & Safety Legislation.
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Good report writing skills.
• Good computer literacy.
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure.
• Assertive with meticulous attention to detail.

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.