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We are looking for a Trainee Team Lead to join our Engineering Department in Aberdeen DOF's Engineering department consists of personnel onshore and offshore within various roles and disciplines. We are currently looking for a Trainee Team Lead who will be dedicated to support the Engineering Department on the people side. The Trainee Team Lead will work closely with the Engineering Department Manager supporting the Engineering Team life cycle from recruitment and onboarding, to training, development and workforce planning. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the engineering team. Some of the main responsibilities in this role include: Talent Acquisition and Onboarding - Collaborate with HR to screen candidates, arrange and conduct interviews and ensure new hires are welcomed and equipped with the training they need to succeed. Training & Development - Drive career development initiatives, succession planning and conduct annual appraisals to support continuous growth and performance. Resource Allocation - Ensure effective staffing across onshore and offshore teams by aligning personnel planning with operational needs. As this is a trainee you will be given support, on the job training and the opportunity to develop in the role. Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who thrives on working with people and building strong relationships, has a curious mindset and embraces new technologies and ways of working. It is an advantage to be structured and detail oriented, with the ability to manage follow-ups and documentation across multiple systems. Meet our people! Requirements Relevant university degree within Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Leadership, Business Administration or similar Relevant working experience is an advantage Proficient in MS Office package Fluent in English This role reports to the Engineering Manager Who we are With a multi-national workforce of over 5,400 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With more than 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity. DOF's core businesses are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention and diving operations primarily for the oil and gas sector. From PSV charter to Subsea engineering, DOF offers a full spectrum of top quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding industry. The Company's main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, the UK, the USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia. Watch our DOF Values Inspiration Video here This role is based at the DOF Office in Aberdeen, Scotland Benefits Benefits will be discussed during recruitment process.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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