Lifeboat Build & Refurb Technician – Flexible Hours

RNLI; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Performance related pay

Time off in lieu

Half day on Fridays

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Job summary

RNLI is seeking an experienced Boatbuilder for the Severn Class Lifeboat refit project at the All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole. This hands-on role focuses on restoring vessels to operating condition with a small team in a factory setting over a 22-week schedule.

You will follow engineering drawings, work to standardised processes, and contribute to high-quality lifeboat builds. A time-served apprenticeship or City and Guilds/NVQ level 3 is expected, with prior boat production and epoxy

Qualifications

• Must have City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience in boat production, marine refits and repairs; laminating and epoxy composites desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deck & Hull Fittings: install handrails, stanchions, windows, seats, side panels and patches.
• Mechanical & Component Assembly: fit fan cases, refurbish vents and flap mechanisms, bolt installation to spec.
• Finishing & Prep Work: cleaning, sanding, painting, sealant removal and application.
• GRP Work: small amounts of laminating and repair work.
• Quality Rectification: address defects reported by surveyors/quality technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 or BTEC

Job description

RNLI is seeking an experienced Boatbuilder for the Severn Class Lifeboat refit project at the All-weather Lifeboat Centre in Poole. This hands-on role focuses on restoring vessels to operating condition with a small team in a factory setting over a 22-week schedule.

You will follow engineering drawings, work to standardised processes, and contribute to high-quality lifeboat builds. A time-served apprenticeship or City and Guilds/NVQ level 3 is expected, with prior boat production and epoxy