ROV Workshop Supervisor New Item UK Tuesday 26 August 2025

Westhill, Aberdeenshire

ROVOP is a global ROV specialist. Our core focus is the provision of high performing assets and personnel to deliver exceptional subsea operations. Our history and market reach in subsea robotics services position ROVOP as a partner of choice for major players across multiple sectors. ROVOP's long-proven ability to deliver complete ROV solutions reduces risk and cost for customers while maximising safety and operational performance.

Having been acquired by the Edison Chouest family of companies in May 2024, we now have a remarkable opportunity for further growth and innovation, with an increased fleet of ROVs and opportunities for our current pool of ROV experts

We are looking for a full-time Onshore ROV Workshop Supervisor to join our busy Workshop team, based in our Aberdeen Base.

This role is responsible for servicing, repairing, maintenance, and continuous improvement of various ROV systems, manipulator types, tooling, sensor equipment and workshop facilities.

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 assesses 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.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a member of the Human Resources Department

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.