371 Support Staff jobs in Aberdeen

An excellent opportunity for a Technical Support Engineer is now available to join a Subsea Engineering Specialist based in Aberdeen. This is a key position within the organisation which involves technical support, coordination, delivery of projects and tenders and submitting final quotations. The individual must have extensive, hands-on experience working with ROVs as duties within the workshop will also be required. You will be joining an experienced organisation and will be liaising closely with the Management team.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming RFQ’s and accompanying technical information.
li>Liaise with Project and Engineering teams to prepare technical information for 3rd party supplier quotations.
• Identify suitable 3rd party suppliers.
• Create specific project costings.
• Creation and submission of final costings.
• Attend daily ops and client meetings.
• Review all supporting documentation for equipment prior to despatch.
• Create technical work packs.
• Liaise with workshop to create equipment maintenance reports for client submission.
• Assist Engineering and workshop teams with creation of technical documentation.
• Support with coordination of offshore operations and its tracking.

Skills/ Experience Required:

• Extensive technical experience of ROV/ ROV Tooling.
• Ability to blend technical understanding with fast pace admin and people to ensure the seamless delivery of the role and its standards.
• Ability to understand 3D CAD modelling, drawings and schematics.
• Ability to produce certification packs for equipment.
• Ability to work individually or part of a team.

Salary:

• DOE

Our client works in the offshore, ports and shipping and oil and gas industry and is looking for a Contract Support Engineer to work within their Project Engineering team.

As part of the Contract Support Engineer position, you will oversee continental contracts which provide support, technical assistance, maintenance schedules, organising repairs, rectifying payment issues, crewing problems and asset assurance.

The company support the oil and gas industry and after winning new contracts globally, they are looking to expand massively over the next 12 months.

A new permanent opportunity has arisen for a Contract Support Engineer to work within their Project Engineering team.

This role will be office-based and you will be tasked with managing a cranes and lifting client contract, ensuring all aspects of this contract are delivered from a quality, timescale, health and safety and maintenance point of view.

Other duties and responsibilities will include;

• Act as the Clients representative in ensuring any wider departments deliver as per contractual commitments.
• Minimise any maintenance backlog and ensure that any Safety Critical Maintenance backlog is immediately identified to the Client and internally to the responsible person, where applicable in business line.
• Provide first line technical support and coordinate any client requirements including breakdowns.
• Responsible for the delivery of the Contracted Services to the Client including Safety, Quality, Core Personnel and equipment provision, Maintenance and Project Delivery
• Deliver all aspects of client account, including but not limited to: mobilisations, demobilisations, aged debt, equipment requirements, sales enquiries, client meetings, planning & coordination, technical support
• Responsible for delivering plans in place to support client Integrated Asset Planning and support capability.
• Manage the maintenance, crewing and of offshore assets.

To be successful for this position you will have previous experience in a similar role and a good technical knowledge of cranes. Communicating clear standards for performance is key. You will have a proven track record of client management and have a high emphasis on customer service.

You may have come from a hands-on, Project Engineer or an Account Management background, acting as a client representative/account manager is a key part of this role. Holding a mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or lifting qualification is preferred.

If this position is of interest, apply now for a confidential conversation about your next career move!

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals

This Desktop Support Engineer role will be working within our Desktop Services team , getting the opportunity to work with talented individuals who deliver Information Technology and Data Management solutions, leveraging the latest developments in systems and technology, whilst delivering a consistently first-class service to our customers.

This is a full time permanent role and will be Aberdeen based.

Requirements

Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:

• Providing remote and face to face support to customers in a professional, knowledgeable manner,
• Ensuring that incidents and support requests are responded to in a timely manner and all escalations are logged and assigned to the correct team,
• Working in conjunction with other IT teams and the business to ensure the successful resolution of any desktop related issues.

• Previous experience in end-user computing (EUC) or desktop support roles, either in office-based or field-based settings
• Experience working across multiple sites or customer environments is helpful
• Offshore experience is desirable – but we also welcome applicants who are willing to undertake the required training and medical certifications as part of the role
• A customer service mindset with excellent communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues effectively and work with users at all levels

Familiarity with:

• Operating Systems – Windows 10/11 and Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022)
• Microsoft applications – Microsoft 365, Office, Teams
• Basic hardware maintenance – e.g. replacing RAM, hard drives, or graphics cards
• Support tools – ServiceNow, TopDesk, N-Able, or other service desk platforms
• Cloud services and virtualisation technologies (hands-on experience or a strong willingness to learn)

Additional Requirements

• A full, clean UK driving licence – travel across Scotland
• Relevant IT certifications (such as ITIL) are a bonus, but not essential if you have equivalent experience

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.  

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: 

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. 
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. 
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…. 

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. 

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Trainee Project Support Placement Programme

Please note that this is a training course and fees apply.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

Are you looking to start a new career in Project Management?

If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future in Project Management.

We specialise in placing candidates within the project sector using our career progression and placement program.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification

The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience.

Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation

• PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management.
li>It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology.
• Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam.
• The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.
• You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

Step 3 - Project Management Simulation

• With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager.
• These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios.
• Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

• Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector.
• We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot.
• Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.
• They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Typically an initial deposit of around £180 is required to start the training meaning many candidates are placed in their first role before completing the 12 months finance. 

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations.

We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.

Trainee Project Support Placement Programme

Please note that this is a training course and fees apply.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

Are you looking to start a new career in Project Management?

If you are organised, competent, dependable and can communicate well and motivate those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future in Project Management.

We specialise in placing candidates within the project sector using our career progression and placement program.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience project worker as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Using our experience in providing project management training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the Project Management sector.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK and European project sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - APM (Association for Project Management) Qualification

The first step is completing the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

This professional industry-recognised qualification teaches you the fundamental principles of the project profession. The APM are the only chartered project management group in the world.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 20 hours and qualification achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a 1hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a Chartered Project Professional with additional study and experience.

Step 2 - PRINCE2 Foundation

• PRINCE2 is the most recognised methodology used by Project Managers worldwide and therefore an essential qualification for anybody looking to work in Project Management.
li>It is a process driven methodology and often referred to as a waterfall methodology.
• Study time is approximately 15-20 hours and qualification obtained through a 1-hour multiple choice exam.
• The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.
• You will be provided with access to a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

Step 3 - Project Management Simulation

• With our exclusive online Simulated Project Assignment, you will have the opportunity to make your way through a simulated project which shadows a project manager.
• These projects and scenarios are based on real world project and scenarios.
• Once completed, our tutor will grade your work and issue a certificate of completion.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

• Now you are qualified for an entry level project management position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first role in the project management sector.
• We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.9 Trustscore on Trustpilot.
• Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.
• They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Typically an initial deposit of around £180 is required to start the training meaning many candidates are placed in their first role before completing the 12 months finance. 

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Project Management career aspirations.

We look forward to receiving your new application and putting you on the pathway to a new and financially rewarding career in project management.

Banana Moon Day Nurseries is excited to announce that we are now recruiting for an Early Years Support Officer in the Aberdeen area. This role is a diverse and exciting role that will involve providing support to franchisees and nurseries across the UK. As an Early Years Support Officer you will deliver and promote the Banana Moon Day Nursery Limited brand values, supporting a group of nurseries to ensure that the quality of care and education being offered at each individual nursery is to a high and consistent standard.  

Role and responsibilities:

• To monitor statutory requirements and the compliance of regulatory inspection frameworks for a group of nurseries in the Banana Moon Network.
• To promote and instil the Banana Moon Day Nursery brand, mission, and values. 
• Provide support to franchisees to ensure high standards and quality environments for learning, development, and care for children in accordance with the Banana Moon Curriculum and Government Legislation.
• Use your own professional knowledge to support franchisees and nursery managers to overcome everyday challenges independently.   
• Provide nurseries with onsite, virtual, and telephone support.
• Review the networks compliance with the Banana Moon Operational Plan. 
• Deliver internal face to face and virtual workshops & training programmes to the network to a consistent high standard.
• Maintain visit records, audit reports, or sufficient other records to be sent to the franchisees.
• Analyse common themes and work with the Early Years Team to implement effective strategies to support improvement. 
• Support new nursery projects as and when required. 
• Support with regulatory inspections within the network. 

Requirements

• A minimum of three year's experience in an early years management role, with multi site experience.
• Hold a relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education or Development.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Standard for Early Education and Care.
• Detailed knowledge of Realising the Ambition and the Curriculum for Excellence.
• Experience of the registration and inspection process through the Care Inspectorate.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Passionate about providing high quality care for children.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Banana Moon Day Nursery have identified this role as one which will require an application to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) and a registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as this role will bring you into direct contact with children on a regular basis.

Benefits

Company Car

Private health care plan

Pension plans

Bupa Employee Assistance Programme (EAP.)

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Two wellbeing days (duvet days)

Birthday day off

Work from home with Apple devices provided