A significant number of employees in the oil and gas industry are considering leaving their jobs, according to a recent survey.
In a recent survey, more than a quarter (27%) of oil and gas workers in the UK have expressed their intention to quit the sector. The findings, which also highlight concerns about poor morale, stagnant salaries, and a lack of support from both the UK and Scottish governments, paint a picture of a workforce seeking change.
The survey, which polled over 400 workers, revealed that 9% of the respondents are considering retirement. However, the overwhelming majority (95%) of those surveyed feel that the UK Government is not doing enough to help them find alternative employment. A similar sentiment was shared by 83% of the workers, who also levelled the same charge against the Scottish Government.
Workers participating in the survey complained of feeling treated 'like dirt' and expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the sector. They cited poor morale and worsening conditions in the industry over the past five years as significant concerns. Salaries in the sector, according to the survey, have remained stagnant for over a decade.
In response to these concerns, the Scottish Government has announced investments of £120 million in the north-east's transition to net zero. This investment aims to create green jobs, support innovation, and secure the highly-skilled workforce of the future. The Scottish Government, in partnership with the UK Government, has also launched a new oil and gas transition training fund.
The training fund supports eligible workers with funding for training to build the skills for Scotland's evolving sustainable energy sectors. The UK Government's 'skills passport' and training programs also aim to help oil and gas workers access clean energy jobs. Tailored advice is provided to ensure applicants consider their options based on their current skillset, experience, aspirations, and the local energy job market.
The launch of Great British Energy in Aberdeen has announced £1 billion in domestic supply chains, potentially creating thousands of skilled jobs. Scottish Climate Action and Energy Secretary Gillian Martin supports a just transition for Scotland's oil and gas sector, recognizing its maturity and aligning with climate change commitments and energy security.
88% of the workers surveyed want fully-funded retraining schemes to help them move to another sector. Additionally, 89% of the workers surveyed want paid time-off for training. Almost three-quarters (71%) of those surveyed said they would consider taking up a job in a different industry.
Despite these findings, the organizations proposed to finance the training and retraining support for oil and gas workers are not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. It remains to be seen how these concerns will be addressed and what measures will be taken to support the transition of the oil and gas workforce.
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