Marine Engineer / Technician Mechanic

Marine Engineer / Technician Mechanic
Salary: c.£28,860/£32,760
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Additional information: 37/42 hours per week, which includes a half day on Friday. Flexible working options are available
Location: Poole, Dorset, England
Location description: All Weather Lifeboat Centre, Poole, Dorset
Interview date: To be confirmed
Closing Date: 11-02-2024
Reference: 16639
About Us
The All-weather Lifeboat Centre is the RNLI's in-house boat building facility located in Poole, which brings every stage of the lifeboat build, repair and refit under one roof.
We have a full schedule of Lifeboat Refits ahead of us and are seeking experienced Marine Engineers / Mechanics to join our teams.
Some of the benefits
- £15 per hour (annual salary £28,860/£32,760)
- Performance related pay scheme annually reviewed
- 37 or 42 hour week contract option
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Time off in lieu available
- Half day on Fridays and flexible working opportunities.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Outstanding pension scheme?
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cashplan
About the role
As a Technician Mechanic, you will undertake refit/repair of existing All Weather Lifeboats, including; modification, repair/maintenance, vessel strip down and assembly and diagnostics of mechanical systems, i.e. engine, propulsion, hydraulics, fuel, etc.?Working in conjunction with other members of the ALC, you will ensure that tasks are completed in a structured and professional manner and a multi-skilled attitude and approach is desirable.
The ALC offers a clean, organised and safe work environment, with all tools, materials and PPE provided to enable you to undertake this work.
About you
You must be able to work to Engineering drawings and standardised work, safely and efficiently. You will be working as a member of a multi-disciplined team ensuring that lifeboats are built and refitted on time and within budget, meeting the RNLI’s stringent quality standards.
It is essential you have relevant City and Guilds or NVQ level 3/BTEC qualifications, time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
Previous experience of boat production, marine refits, and repairs, laminating and working with epoxy composite materials, is desirable.
Come and join us in the building of this centre of excellence and help save lives at sea!
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. 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).
Diversity at the RNLI
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.