Trainee Survey Technician

Salary £ Competitive

Aberdeen

Vacancy listed 03/09/2026

Application deadline 31/12/2026

Details

The Trainee Survey Technician role is an entry-level position designed to develop technical competence in survey, positioning, and subsea equipment through structured training, supervised hands-on experience, and gradual exposure to offshore operations.

The role supports the onshore workshop and offshore teams while building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to progress into a fully competent Survey Technician position. The Trainee will work under close supervision, learning company systems, equipment, Quality standards, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Onshore / Base Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of survey and subsea equipment under supervision.
• Assist with goods-in inspections, inventory control, and workshop housekeeping.
• Support fault-finding activities and basic equipment checks as part of the technical team.
• Learn correct handling, storage, and transportation of sensitive survey equipment.
• Assist with mobilisation and demobilisation activities for offshore projects.
• Support equipment configuration activities, including software setup and interface checks, under guidance.
• Maintain accurate records, including workshop logs, calibration records, and asset documentation.
• Assist with goods-in inspections, inventory control, and workshop housekeeping.
• Participate in structured training programmes, mentoring, and “STR Academy” the company’s competency development plans.

Offshore Responsibilities (As Competency Develops)

• Assist Survey Technicians with the installation and operation of survey and positioning systems offshore.
• Observe and support data acquisition, system monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.
• Assist with sensor mounting, cable management, and survey spread setup.
• Maintain offshore technical logs and assist with reporting under supervision.
• Adhere strictly to offshore regulations, Permit-to-Work systems, and Company and Client Quality + HSE requirements.

Training & Development

• Undertake structured technical and safety training as defined by the Company.
• Work towards achieving required offshore certifications and competency milestones.
• Develop practical understanding of survey equipment, data acquisition systems, and offshore workflows.
• Progress toward independent working capability in line with “STR Academy” the companies competency scheme.

Essential:
Technical qualification or ongoing study in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Engineering discipline (NC / HNC / HND / Degree or Apprenticeship pathway preferred) or strong demonstrable interest in engineering and offshore technology.

Desirable (Ability to obtain):

• BOSIET / FOET
• OGUK / OEUK Medical
• CA-EBS / HUET / GWO
• Valid Passport
• UK Driving Licence

Benefits

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Wellbeing package such as additional paid leave day per year, enhanced sick pay and lunch and learns
• Comprehensive, ongoing training and development programmes such as STR Academy
• Bonus plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Social events
• Charity/community events
• Service awards
• Competitive salary

Notes

Application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.

Recruitment agencies:

STR will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place, and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to STR or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.