Trainee Base & Offshore Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
At STR, we are continually looking to create a dynamic team of innovative and diverse individuals who are committed to developing new technology and delivering first class leading services to give our customers the very best solutions.
Our vision is to evolve and expand our business through nurturing our customer relationships and continuous investment and development of our own technology which will allow STR to provide local on the ground support to our clients globally.
Subsea Technology & Rentals is a market leader in supplying the finest technology and enhanced support services to the offshore energy industry. With over 15 yearsβ experience of delivering trusted solutions to the subsea industry, STR is seeking to recruit new talent following rapid growth.
Job Description β Trainee Base & Offshore Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Base & Offshore Engineer to join our Great Yarmouth base. The successful candidate will report to the Base & Offshore Team Leader and be responsible for learning how to maintain our rental equipment to ensure its ready for deployment. Initially this will be a base (onshore) role but as the candidates experience and knowledge develops there will be opportunities to support our clients with offshore operations.
The candidate will hold A-Levels (or equivalent) in Maths, Science and Technology and have an ambition to learn and develop in a trainee role.
The applicant will need to demonstrate a confident βcan doβ attitude in a fast-paced environment and must be a team player. The applicant will need to be an excellent communicator and offer exceptional attention to detail.
Salary: dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time
Main Responsibilities
Rental (onshore)
- Preparing and testing of equipment prior to rental and post hire.
- Function testing, software / firmware updates, cable integrity.
- Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists.
- Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment returned from hire.
- Visual inspection, function testing and writing technical reports.
- Identification of in-house or external repair tasks.
- Preparing all assets to ensure they are ready for delivery to clients at short notice.
- General warehouse and delivery duties.
Mobilisations / Demobilisations (offshore)
- Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment on mobilisation
- Setup, interface, function test on mobilisation
- Troubleshoot to successful conclusion
- Assist offshore survey team as required
- Demobilise, check, inspect and document equipment prior to dispatch back to base
- Attend Offshore training and undergo an Offshore medical
- Qualified to AL-Level/Higher Level in maths, science and technology
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly
- High standard of QHSE in the workplace
- Ability to work as a team taking directions
- Ability to work independently and confidently when representing the company at client premises
- Have a flexible and pro-active approach to working and learning
All interested applicants should send their CVβs with a covering letter to: recruitment@str-subsea.com
Within your application please include any relevant details surrounding your work history and why you would like to join the STR team.
Please DO NOT email CVβs to salesuk@str-subsea.com email address.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Base & Offshore Engineer roles across SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY & RENTALS (STR)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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