Offshore wind technician approaching a turbine access platform

Role pathways

Know the role. Build the evidence.

Each pathway explains typical duties, profile evidence and training commonly requested across UK offshore work. Requirements always depend on the actual employer, asset and assignment.

Start offshore

Greenhands & entry-level

For people moving from construction, wind, marine, military or trade backgrounds.

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Power the transition

Offshore wind & renewables

Wind technicians, rope access, electrical, mechanical, lifting and marine support.

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Controlled lifts

Riggers & lifting

Riggers, banksmen, slingers, deck crew and lifting support for platforms and shutdowns.

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Verified trade competence

Welders & fabrication

Coded welders, fabricators, platers and maintenance trades with certificate tracking.

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Precision at height

Crane operators

Offshore crane operators and lifting specialists with role-specific tickets and experience.

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Safety leadership

HSE officers

Safety advisors, PTW support, audits, observations, incident reporting and compliance.

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Readiness offshore

Medics & emergency response

Offshore medics and responders with relevant clinical and emergency qualifications.

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Access difficult places

Rope access

IRATA technicians combining access competence with inspection or trade skills.

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Keep assets moving

Electrical & mechanical techs

Maintenance, fault finding, planned work, shutdown support and trade-qualified technicians.

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Below the waterline

Subsea & ROV

Subsea technicians, ROV pilots, vessel support and offshore project workers.

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Essential offshore services

Catering & accommodation

Galley, camp boss, stewarding, housekeeping, laundry and food hygiene workers.

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Safe arrivals

Helideck & emergency response

HLO, HDA, HERTM, HERTL and response personnel supporting aviation safety.

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Work at the interface

Deck crew & marine support

Deck crew, vessel support, painters, blasters, scaffolders and general offshore support.

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Campaign ready

Shutdown workers

Short-term mobilisation workers for maintenance, turnaround and campaign work.

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