Lifeboat Refitter & Precision Boatbuilder (Flexible Hours)

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Performance related pay

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Half day Fridays

Flexible working opportunities

Bank Holidays

Job summary

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Poole is seeking a skilled Boatbuilder for a Severn Class lifeboat refit project. Work is primarily factory-based over a 22-week schedule with a close-knit team of 10.

You will follow engineering drawings, perform GRP lamination and mechanical assembly, and contribute to safety-critical restoration of lifeboats. Must hold City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with previous boat production or marine refit experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in boat production or marine refits.
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Relevant City and Guilds/NVQ/BTEC level qualifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install handrails, stanchions, windows, seats and panels.
• Mechanical assembly and fitting to length specs.
• Carry out GRP lamination and repairs as required.

Skills

Boatbuilding

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds Level 3

NVQ Level 3

BTEC equivalent

Tools

GRP laminating

Epoxy resin handling

Job description

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Poole is seeking a skilled Boatbuilder for a Severn Class lifeboat refit project. Work is primarily factory-based over a 22-week schedule with a close-knit team of 10.

You will follow engineering drawings, perform GRP lamination and mechanical assembly, and contribute to safety-critical restoration of lifeboats. Must hold City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with previous boat production or marine refit experience.