Want to become a Greenhand Roustabout for Atlas Professionals in the UK?

Register your interest now

Already have a My Atlas account? Please contact greenhands.abz@atlasprofessionals.com to register your interest for the Greenhand Programme.

Greenhand Roustabout Programme

Atlas Professionals in Aberdeen started a Greenhand Programme in August 2018 for those interested in going offshore for the first time. On this page, you can find all information about the Greenhand Training Programme and register.

Are you interested in going offshore as a Greenhand Roustabout? Register your interest here and complete your profile. We will then contact you when new Greenhand Training Days are organised, should your profile match the criteria for a Greenhand position.

Atlas Professionals Greenhand Training Programme

How does it work? Atlas Professionals' Greenhand Programme explained, step-by-step.

Register your interest

Register your interest by signing up on this page. By registering, you will create a My Atlas account. Verify your account and make sure your profile is up-to-date by uploading your CV and any certificates you may already have.

Attend a Greenhand Training Day

Because you registered your interest, we will be able to invite you to one of our upcoming Greenhand Training Days should your profile match the criteria for a Greenhand position. Due to the large volume of applicants, this may take some time so please bear with us.

Get your certificates

After attendance, selected candidates are given access to exclusive discounted training rates with our training providers.

Land your first offshore job

Update your My Atlas profile with your certificates. Our recruiters can now start looking for your first placement with one of our many drilling clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some questions we commonly get asked about our traning events. Is your question not there? Please email us.

How do I attend a Greenhand Training Day?
Register on the top of this page and complete your My Atlas account. We will then contact you when we have upcoming training days.

What happens during the course?
You will undergo safety awareness training with our Senior HSEQ Advisor Mark McDonald as well as a one-to one interview with one of our North Sea drilling recruiters. You will also complete an aptitude test and receive shoulder measurements certification free of charge (if required).

Where does the training take place?
We currently only organise the Greenhand Training Days at our office in Aberdeen.

How long is the training?
It is a one-day training course.

What job can I be offered as a result of Greenhand training?
Once all relevant courses are passed, Atlas Professionals Aberdeen will be able to consider you for Greenhand Roustabout opportunities. We have both rotational and ad hoc opportunities across a vast array of clients available. However, please note that Atlas Professionals cannot guarantee that you will be offered a role on the completion of these courses as opportunities are very much client / market driven.

How much does it cost to attend?
We offer our Greenhand Trainings Days free of charge.

What training certificates do I need?
To gain employment as a Greenhand Roustabout, you will require the following:

BOSIET with CA EBS
OGUK Medical
MIST
Shoulder Measurements
Banksman Slinger Stage 1

All of these certificates are essential. The below Fire Team Member courses are desirable and will greatly increase your chances of attaining offshore employment as a Greenhand Roustabout:

Dangerous Goods Awareness
HOIT
HERTM
OERTM

Who pays for the training?
All training is self-funded.

How much does the training cost?
While costs vary amongst training centers, we are able to offer selected candidates exclusive discounted training rates with training providers after successful attendance of a Greenhand Training Day. The cost of certificates including fire team member then is approximately £5400.

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Atlas Professionals

Atlas Professionals is an international leading recruitment company. Since 1982, Atlas has played a major role in the provision of professionals to the energy, marine and renewables industries worldwide.

If quality and reliability are key for your business, Atlas Professionals is the partner you need to deliver highly qualified personnel. We create custom-made, comprehensive HR packages, which allows you to focus on the project without any concerns about manpower.

Over the years, Atlas Professionals has grown to become a no-nonsense, dependable HR service provider in the energy and marine industries with a mission to turn complex personnel challenges into transparent and secure solutions.