Motive Offshore
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.
We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Sharjah
Hours: Full-time
The Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive visual, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) inspections of Motive FZE’s and client equipment, including crane and lifting wire ropes. The technician will also perform crane wire rope inspection, testing, and handling operations, and commission and operate spooling winches and associated equipment, ensuring all operations are performed within established safety and operational standards while maintaining clear and effective communication with clients and the Operations Department.
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, develop your technical skills, and contribute to high-quality, safety-first operations. 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 Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) Division Manager for MENA, 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
Planet
Product
On-Site Duties
Off-Site Duties (Local & Offshore)
Required skills / knowledge:
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in 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:
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.
We understand it can be a difficult and time-intensive process sourcing the right equipment and personnel for efficient project delivery.
We bring time and cost-efficiencies by simplifying the buying process.
Motive supply every aspect you need; from equipment design and build, to inspection and testing, through to equipment mobilisation and operation, we offer all the ‘tools’ necessary to complete your project successfully and on time, along with a friendly, knowledgable team 100% invested in delivering your solution.
This is achieved through our fully coordinated approach, providing the most holistic service achievable via a team of multi-disciplined experts, all-service provision, and vast range of equipment options.
A market-leading fleet of winches, HPUs, spoolers, flexible, umbilical and cable lay packages, ready to mobilise at short notice.
Flexible, Umbilical and Cable Lay Packages
High-capacity Lifting and Pulling Packages
Clean Energy Power Solutions
A complete design and manufacture service, including bespoke engineering and vessel mobilisation/seafastening services.
Custom Design-Build Service
Vessel Services
Repair, Maintenance and Refurbishment
Lifting products, wire rope management, and all associated inspection and testing services.
Certification, Inspection and Testing Services
Hose Integrity Management
Umbilical Testing
Number of employees: 200–500
Sectors: Marine & Lifting Equipment (Design, Manufacture, Rental), Subsea, Renewables (Offshore Wind), and Oil & Gas.
Preferred educational level: Apprenticeships for entry-level technical/admin roles; HND/Bachelor for Finance, Sales, and Coordination; Technical Certifications (NDT, LEEA, PCN) for inspection and offshore roles.
Preferred education: Mechanical Maintenance, Hydraulics, Accounting & Finance, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, or Engineering.
Career level: All levels, including Apprentices, Interns (Sales/Operations), Experienced Technicians/Operators, and Regional/Commercial Managers.