Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Marine Recruitment Specialists in Aberdeen
Established in 1975, Genesis Personnel has built a reputation as Scotland's trusted marine recruitment specialist. Our Aberdeen-based team combines over 100 years of collective experience with a personal approach to deliver precisely matched personnel across the marine industry. We serve Oil & Gas, Renewables, Survey, Fisheries Protection, and Ferry sectors, offering comprehensive crew management solutions for permanent, temporary, and contract positions. Our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and MCA certification demonstrate our commitment to quality standards. Through strategic partnerships like our sister company Cammach, we provide global offshore recruitment capabilities while maintaining local expertise. Our technology-driven processes ensure rigorous vetting of seafarers, and our payroll solutions accommodate diverse international vessel requirements. With dedicated consultants like Marine Team Lead Susan Duguid and Recruitment Consultant Keith Kendall, we prioritise long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Our office in Aberdeen's Queen's Terrace serves as a central hub for one-to-one appointments, supported by flexible registration options for job seekers. By blending traditional values with modern methodologies, we continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for marine industry stakeholders across Scotland and beyond.
Services
Marine Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Contract Crewing
Crew Management
Payroll Solutions
Offshore Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years' collective experience in marine recruitment
- Our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation ensures quality standards compliance
- We offer global offshore recruitment through sister company Cammach
- Our payroll solutions accommodate international flagged vessel operations
- Our Aberdeen-based consultants maintain local industry expertise
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- MCA Certified
Services
Marine Recruitment
Specialist recruitment solutions for marine industry professionals and employers. We connect qualified seafarers with opportunities across Oil & Gas, Renewables, and Ferry sectors. Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates meet strict industry standards while understanding specific client requirements.
Temporary Staffing
Flexible temporary staffing solutions for maritime operations. We provide experienced personnel for short-term projects and seasonal demands. Our candidates undergo comprehensive checks to ensure readiness for immediate deployment in various marine environments.
Crew Management
Comprehensive crew management services including payroll administration and compliance. We handle complex international payroll scenarios for flagged vessels operating globally. Our systems ensure adherence to diverse regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
Offshore Recruitment
International recruitment solutions through strategic partnerships. Our sister company Cammach extends our capabilities to global offshore projects. We maintain quality standards while delivering personnel to remote and challenging locations worldwide.
Career Support
Personalised career development for maritime professionals. We offer guidance through one-to-one consultations and maintain regular contact about new vacancies. Our consultants build long-term relationships to understand individual career aspirations and match them with suitable opportunities.
People
Susan Duguid
Marine Team Lead
With extensive marine industry experience, Susan leads our recruitment team in Aberdeen. She specialises in connecting maritime professionals with permanent and contract roles across diverse sectors. Her expertise ensures candidates find positions matching their skills and career goals.
Keith Kendall
Marine Recruitment Consultant
As a dedicated recruitment consultant, Keith provides tailored support to both employers and job seekers in the marine sector. He maintains strong industry relationships to identify opportunities that align with client needs and candidate aspirations.
Questions
What marine sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in Oil & Gas, Renewables, Survey, Fisheries Protection, and Ferry sectors across Scotland and international offshore operations.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our rigorous vetting process includes skills verification, experience checks, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards to guarantee qualified personnel.
Can you help with international placements?
Yes, through our sister company Cammach, we provide global offshore recruitment solutions with proper payroll and compliance arrangements.
What staffing solutions are available?
We offer permanent, temporary, and contract staffing solutions tailored to meet specific project requirements and operational needs.
How can job seekers register?
Visit our website to complete registration, or contact our Aberdeen office directly to schedule a one-to-one consultation with our consultants.
Reviews (7)
Rob Cooke
Jun 15, 2021
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Genesis Personnel have a dedicated team to go work with you to find suitable positions. They actively look through their available candidates to find suitable people for the correct roles. They communicate well and are a pleasure to deal with. They call you back when they say they will. They are honest in the opportunities they offer. They placed me in a fantastic role with one of their clients and kept me up to date with progress and other opportunities as they became available. I would thoroughly recommend this dedicated trustworthy team.
Graeme Kay
Jun 11, 2021
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I did Temporary stints over the Years on an AHTS Vessel, Which turned into more Concrete Work over the Years.
Chris Easton
Jun 10, 2021
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Genesis personnel have been very good to me from the off, after being made redundant from my last job Susan was very quick at finding me short term work to keep me going, since then Genisis personnel have kept me in regular employment with one of their clients. Genisis personnel will keep you up to date with any long or short term work.
Ally Bruce
Jan 10, 2021
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This company is a disgrace they operate a blacklist completley illegal worst agency I have ever seen in 50 years
Aileen Watt
Oct 09, 2018
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On behalf of my son Stewart who doesnt have facebook. I would like to thank the staff at Genesis Personnel for all their help and support in providing a first class service to find me employment for the past 18 months. I would have no hesitation in recommending the company to others.
Jacqueline Winton
May 05, 2018
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Great compnay to be with, very polite, friendly and helpful staff who do their best to help you find work
Richard Stanway
Nov 10, 2016
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Dealt with these guys in past highly professional, customer service second to none I would highly recommend.