Workforce Report 2018

WORKFORCE REPORT 2018

force Report 2018 nd Figures

283,000 jobs

4. Offshore Workforce Profile

Total employment is expected to increase in 2018 Almost 50,000 people

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In Summary O ffshore employment levels are strongly linked to industry activity. This is most clearly demonstrated by the fact that the largest reduction in personnel has been amongst drilling contractors, during a period where drilling has been at record-low levels. Changes to company operating practices and the low number of new project approvals over the past three years have also contributed to a reduction in the number of people travelling offshore. Almost 50,000 workers travelled offshore in 2017, the lowest figure since 2010. During 2010-14, record growth and capital investment saw increases in the numbers of workers moving offshore, which tailed off during the recent downturn. However, this report finds levels returning to those in line with the long-term trend for offshore workers prior to 2010. There is also a regional distinction. The number of offshore workers in the west of Shetland region, which has been the area of greatest offshore development activity, has doubled since 2014, whereas all other regions of the UKCS have seen reductions of over 15 per cent during the same period. It is anticipated that there will be an increase in activity levels this year, which could provide a boost to the supply chain and offshore workers. This is positive news for an industry where recruitment has been limited since 2014. Bringing through younger workers is crucial to the future success of industry. It is therefore encouraging that the number of workers under the age of 30 increased last year. However, further work is required to improve the gender balance of the offshore workforce, with females representing just over 3 per cent. Almost 50,000 people travelled offshore in 2017 Industry has had to face the threat of industrial action 283,000 jobs Production per offshore worker Almost 50,000 people Total employment is expected to increase in 2018 for the first time since 2014 The industry supports around 283,000 jobs

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