About Gardline

Gardline Limited is part of the Boskalis group of companies.  Working at Gardline is about exploration. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to explore your career and find innovative and relevant solutions for complex projects.  ​

For a business to succeed, it needs the right people, with the right skills and values. We seek exceptional individuals who champion our values-based culture and team spirit. Here at Gardline, we are committed to each and every one of our staff members worldwide. We empower our staff to gain new skills, bring new ideas to the table, to grow and develop. Together!

How you can make your mark
Make your mark as a Geotechnical Operator at Gardline!

We are looking for an experienced geotechnical operator to undertake geotechnical operations onboard our fleet of survey vessels and ensure they are undertaken in a safe and proficient manner and direct all supporting deck crew in the deployment and recovery of equipment accordingly.

This is a seagoing role therefore offshore experience in a similar environment would be advantageous.

Your responsibilities:

• Mobilsation and demobilisation of equipment.
• Review risk assessment and procedures and amend accordingly and follow as needed, feeding back any changes that occur as introduced.
• Acquire high quality geotechnical data and execute geotechnical operations in accordance to field procedures and acquire geotechnical data in line with operating parameters of equipment.
• Set up and maintain geotechnical equipment to always maximize serviceability. Provide status reports and adhere to company fault reporting procedures and execute Geotechnical field-testing using computer software
• Assist in preparation and set up of equipment and inventory administration
• Attend mobilsation and demobilisation meetings as required

Your qualities (max. 5)
You can make your mark as a geotechnical operator if you have:

• Knowledge of testing procedure & standards. (ISO BS EN, ASTM, NORSOK.
• Minimum 3 years in geotechnical operations to include moonpool different CTP types and deployment systems
• Proficient in the use of Vibrocore and piston coring systems.

• Minimum BTEC Level 3 in electrical engineering, equivalent or higher
• STCW 95

What you can expect

• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary you will receive an annual bookable leave entitlement of 30 days, a salary sacrifice pension scheme (*), access to private healthcare through Bupa (*) as well as cycle to work (*) and eye test schemes! (*Note: subject to being UK resident)
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore.  Being part of the Boskalis Group also provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!

Extra information

• A full drivers’ license would be advantageous
• Where you will work: Offshore onboard our multi-role survey vessels, anywhere in the world where Gardline vessels operate
• Job Pack: Support and guidance for candidates
• Full time job: The position of geotechnical operator is a fulltime role, 12 hour shift rotations whilst onboard, offshore
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.

Want to know more?
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of geotechnical operator, please contact recruitment via email [email protected]

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.