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

Main responsibilities are to:

Maintain operational workshop facilities for the mobilisation, demobilisation, refurbishment, maintenance, and repair of ROV systems, tooling, sensors and other equipment in accordance with workshop procedures and under the direction of the Workshop Manager Ensure all ROV equipment in base is maintained and compliant with all technical & project requirements Manage and plan maintenance activities for ROV equipment Perform pre/post deployment checks and QC audits for ROV equipment, in line with ROVOP processes Use logical techniques to identify technical faults during maintenance, repairs and testing Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in a timely manner Compile and maintain technical records, reports and logs using the ROVOP IMS Ensure all inventory levels align with recommended requirements Liaise with the Project Team to prepare for future operational requirements and assist in project field mobilisations Liaise with Technical and Asset Team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of ROV equipment Work closely with the Logistics Team to assist with the transport of equipment to/from projects Support the Workshop Manager with supervision of other workshop technicians, offshore personnel and any third parties to safely and competently execute workshop activities Supervision of ROV Pilot Trainees aligned to the ROVOP Trainee Programme Operation of forklift truck and gantry crane Assist with workshop deliveries and driving duties Deputise as Workshop Manager as required, ensuring all associated responsibilities this role entails are undertaken and executed safely and in accordance with ROVOP processes and procedures.

About You

For this position, it is required that you have previous working knowledge of various ROV systems and their capabilities, as well as previous exposure to "service company" culture. Candidates should also hold their Overhead Gantry Crane certificate. Ideally, candidates would have previous experience in a similar role, or be time served in an electrical engineering, mechanical or hydraulic background.

Personal Attributes

The candidate should be personable and operate well as part of a team. They should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be highly organised and efficient in their work. A person who has a high level of integrity and understands the importance of being customer focussed.

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.

Closing date - 02 September 2025

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 (required)
Experience:

ROV: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (preferred) Gantry Crane Certificate (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person