Global reach. Local precision. Expertise offshore and onshore.
Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) is a global recruitment and managed services agency specialising in the offshore energy and marine industries. With a strategic presence across five continents, we operate at the centre of major offshore project zones, bridging languages, time zones and markets to deliver seamless support to both clients and candidates worldwide.
We mobilise expert talent in over 90 countries, providing end-to-end solutions that go beyond recruitment: strategic workforce planning, payroll and tax compliance, secure timesheet systems, and wellbeing and safety support after placement.
Global Solutions Across Land and Sea
From corporate offices and control rooms to offshore platforms and vessels, WRS connects organisations with the professionals who lead, manage and deliver at every level, whether onshore or offshore. Our multi-disciplinary teams solve complex staffing challenges, deploying qualified personnel to keep operations safe, efficient and compliant.
More than filling vacancies, we align ambition with opportunity – helping industries thrive and evolve.
Operational Strength, Forged Worldwide
Our expertise spans the full energy and marine lifecycle. We source and place skilled crews, subsea specialists, ROV pilots, survey engineers, and operational managers, as well as executives and senior leaders. Whether supporting oil and gas projects, marine operations or renewable infrastructure, we deliver the talent that powers industries forward. Wherever our clients operate, whether in mature markets or fast-growing regions, we are already there, or preparing to be.
Navigating Global Challenges
Visa bottlenecks, talent scarcity, compliance barriers—these are challenges we resolve every day. WRS acts as an extension of our clients’ teams, providing solutions that keep projects moving. Behind every placement is a dedicated support network offering security, assurance, and peace of mind.
Our Offshore Focus
Our foundation is built on four guiding principles: safety, integrity, pride, and expertise.
- Safety shapes every service we deliver, prioritising wellbeing and sustainable operations.
- Integrity ensures we act with honesty, accountability, and respect at every stage.
- Pride drives us to celebrate individual and team achievements.
- Expertise inspires continuous investment in knowledge, development, and industry innovation.
This values-led culture ensures people remain at the heart of everything we do.
At WRS, people are our purpose. We help clients, candidates, and industries grow by creating the right connections and building long-term partnerships.
Services and Expertise
WRS delivers integrated recruitment and managed services across the offshore energy and maritime sectors. Our offering extends beyond workforce mobilisation to encompass payroll, compliance, and long-term project support, ensuring operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory alignment.
Offshore and Maritime Expertise
Crew Management
Our crew management solutions are tailored to each client’s needs, covering the full scope of mobilisation services, including sourcing, selection, training, visas, payroll, and compliance. As an MLC 2006 certified crewing agency, we ensure lawful operations while delivering cost savings, efficiency gains, and reduced risk through strict procedural standards.
We recruit and manage professionals across all areas of offshore and maritime operations, including:
- Maritime Crew: Masters, Chief Officers, Engineers, ETOs, DPOs, Able Seafarers, Motormen, Crane Operators
- Offshore Management and Admin: Offshore Managers, Supervisors, Radio Operators, HSE Officers, Medics, Worksite Admin
- Deck and Construction Crew: Lifting Supervisors, Riggers, Welders, Mechanics, Electricians, Lay Techs, Winch Operators, Crane Engineers
- Catering and Housekeeping: Camp Bosses, Chefs, Bakers, Stewards, Cleaners, Laundry Staff
- Subsea: Provision of specialist personnel, including ROV Pilot Technicians, Survey Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, CPT Operators, and Inspection Engineers to support complex subsea projects.
- ROV: Supply of qualified ROV professionals, Pilots, Supervisors, Tooling Technicians, Project Managers, and Technical Support Engineers, for operations across oil and gas, renewable energy, and subsea infrastructure.
- Survey & Inspection: Deployment of Survey Engineers, Party Chiefs, Seismic Navigators, AUV Operators, and Inspection Coordinators to deliver accurate data acquisition, asset inspection, and environmental monitoring in line with project requirements.
Partnering with Purpose
WRS operates as a strategic partner to clients, combining global reach with sector-specific expertise. Our work is guided by safety, integrity, pride, and technical excellence, enabling us to resolve workforce challenges, address mobility and compliance barriers, and maintain continuity across offshore operations worldwide.
Summary
As global industries adapt to new opportunities and challenges, WRS delivers the workforce solutions that keep projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and compliance. By aligning top professionals with critical offshore initiatives, we drive immediate results and long-term growth for the energy and maritime sectors.
For client enquiries or to discuss tailored offshore workforce solutions, contact our team of experts.
Maritime professionals exploring their next opportunity are invited to view our current roles with WRS.
