Job Description

Company Overview

ROVOP is a Global ROV specialist with an unrivalled track record of reliability and a technologically advanced fleet of subsea remotely operated vehicles. We have years of specialist experience and are able to combine the innovation and commercial agility required in today's challenging market environment.

The ROVOP service offering improves the reliability and operational efficiency of your subsea operations, mitigating risk, optimising performance and creating value, while always ensuring the highest levels of quality and safety.

Our commitment to personnel training and development makes ROVOP the ideal place for talented individuals to come and work, learn and develop their careers. We support everyone's continual professional development in line with personal aspirations. We provide a competitive rewards package and a friendly, open and performance orientated team environment, making ROVOP a great place to work. We are always interested in hearing from driven and enthusiastic people who want to be part of a fast growing, specialist subsea robotics company.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our highly regarded, market leading team, supporting our high technology fleet of ROV vehicles.

Role Summary

The Senior Workshop Technician is responsible for supporting the Workshop Manager with workshop activities to ensure the correct and timely application of planned maintenance and repairs to ROV systems and tooling equipment, and contribute towards continuous improvements to the ROV systems, tooling and workshop facilities. Key duties and responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

Establish and maintain operational workshop facilities for the mobilisation, demobilisation, refurbishment, maintenance and repair of ROV systems and tooling equipment in accordance with workshop procedures and under the direction of the Workshop Manager Ensure all ROV equipment in base is fully serviceable, secure and kept in good condition Report faults, damage or repairs to ROV equipment, tooling, workshop equipment or building facilities Perform pre/post deployment checks and QC audits in line with ROVOP processes Carrying out inventory checks within the ROV and tooling systems Supervision of workshop Apprentices, Trainees, offshore personnel and any third parties Ensuring all maintenance and repair records are documented and logged within network folders or IMS Liaise with the operation department to prepare for future operational requirements and assist in project field mobilisations Communicate with Technical Manager, Project Managers and offshore teams to allow an accurate and timely delivery of ROV equipment and ensure equipment repairs are carried out in a timely and commercially viable manner Work closely with the logistics team to assist with the transport of equipment to/from projects Maintain inventory backup equipment items, spare parts and consumables Operation of forklift truck and gantry crane Assist with workshop deliveries and driving duties Maintain good housekeeping practices in all areas of workshop, yard and test tank Provide cover/support where necessary for other members of the workshop team.

About You

You must be time-served and industrially trained in Hydraulics/Mechanical and have a working knowledge of ROV's.

Desirable qualities would also be previous experience in a similar workshop role, with knowledge of Schilling/manipulators.

Personal Attributes

The candidate should be personable and able to engage, support and provide good co-operation at all levels. Additionally with good communication, organisational skills and Presentation skills.

About Us

We offer an excellent benefits plan including employer pension contribution, medical and life insurance, and paid holidays.

Please note that ROVOP assess all applications based on merit. Should a suitable candidate be identified, ROVOP reserves the right to close the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date. Only those candidates considered to be suitable will be invited to interview.

Should you have any queries regarding the role, or have any questions relating to your application, then please contact the HR team on hr@rovop.com.

ROVOP Ltd will not be accepting any applications from Agencies unless under prior Agreement.
Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with ROVOP Ltd in the United Kingdom, (depending on the current location of the selected candidate) is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate will be required to ensure they maintain and renew any visas or permits that grant employment eligibility where applicable

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Westhill: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Have you worked on Remotely Operated Vehicles previously in a workshop scenario? Do you have Mechanical/Hydraulic or Electrical experience?
Experience:

Workshop Technician: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/10/2025