RNLI – Technician

Technician 

£28,334 to £33,334 + excellent benefits + vehicle 

South West Region 

Ref: 18017 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About us 

We are the charity who saves lives at sea, and we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our cutting-edge technical team! 

 

About the role 

The role will cover several stations within the South West region: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, plus the Channel Isles. Occasional travel with nights away will also be required and therefore, the role holder requires to be flexible to work out of hours when the need arises and be on a call out roster. The on-call rota is currently 1 week in 16 weeks. 

We have a broad and interesting range of equipment needing to be supported and we welcome applications from suitably qualified technicians working within the following sectors: 

• Commercial/leisure Marine maintenance/service/repair 
• Construction equipment maintenance/service/repair 
• Heavy goods vehicle maintenance/service/repair 
• Agricultural equipment maintenance/service/repair 
• Car/Van maintenance/service/repair 
• Military equipment maintenance/service/repair 

 

About you 

We are looking for candidates with mechanical and electrical knowledge who can work with staff and volunteers to maintain some of the most prestigious and technologically advanced equipment at the RNLI.

This role is suitable for someone who is self-motivated and willing to go that extra mile. You will be able to work as a part of a team as well as on your own initiative to the highest of standards with a first fix approach to return RNLI search and rescue assets back on service as soon as possible. You will be willing to make and take on new ideas and undertake training where needed. 

 

Requirements 

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline which should also include electrical elements and ideally have a completed a time-served apprenticeship in a marine or vehicle-based engineering position 

• A good knowledge of IT skills 

• High-quality workmanship. The RNLI put its equipment through some of the most severe conditions, so precision and attention to detail is paramount 

• Driving licence 

• Driving licence B+E for towing and a forklift licence are beneficial but not essential (if required training will be provided for this) 

• As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution’s medical and eyesight standards

 

Some of the benefits 

• The chance to travel to some of the best locations in the South West, including the Channel Islands. If required to stay away overnight, you would be fully reimbursed 

• RNLI van with all tools supplied to carry out your work 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays 

• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary) 

• Life assurance 

• Health and dental cash plan 

• Development and training will be provided to ensure your skills and knowledge can be utilised fully within the RNLI as well as training on specific equipment and development opportunities provided 

Internally we call this role a Regional Technician. Other organisations may call this role Marine Engineer, Plant Technician, Marine Maintenance Technician. 

For more information and to apply, please click the button below or visit the jobs website.  

Closing date: 6 October 2024. 

Interview date: w/c 14 October 2024. 

 

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process). 

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.