Regional Technician - North and East

JR United Kingdom; Redcar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifesaving organization is seeking a Regional Technician to join their North and East team. The role involves maintaining advanced equipment, supporting Lifeguards, and conducting fault diagnosis. Candidates should possess a mechanical background and be self-motivated. A full driving license and willingness to work out of hours are essential. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, vehicle provision, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed a time served mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Desire to stay current with technology and learn new equipment.
• Willingness to work out of hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and fault diagnosis on equipment.
• Work with Lifeguards and other staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Participate in trials of existing and repaired equipment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline

Tools

Forklift license

Driving license B+E for towing

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Regional Technician - North and East, redcar

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Client:

RNLI

Location:

redcar, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

Regional Technician - North and East
Salary: £32,500 - £34,210 (dependent on experience)
Vehicle: A vehicle will be made available to carry out your duties
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Location description: Roaming contract within the North and East region. Candidates will need to live within a 45 minute commute of our Regional Base in Stockton.
Closing Date: 24-08-2025
Reference: 20014
The RNLI
Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea and this is your opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge technical team at the RNLI in North and East. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Regional Technician with mechanical and electrical knowledge who can work with full-time staff and volunteers to maintain some of the most prestigious and technologically advanced equipment at the RNLI.
Development and training will be provided to ensure your skills and knowledge can be utilised fully within the RNLI. We have a broad and interesting range of equipment needing to be supported and we welcome enquiries from suitably qualified technicians.
Some of the benefits
- Salary: £32,500 - £34,210 (dependent on experience)
- A vehicle will be made available for you to carry out your duties
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
- Life assurance
- Training on specific equipment and development opportunities provided
Your role
As a Regional Technician, you will become part of a unique, diligent, and professional team working with Lifeboat Station Mechanics, Lifeguards, Contractors, and other technical staff to carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and defect repair on Lifeguard equipment, Lifeboats, and launching equipment across North and East. We are looking for candidates who live within a 45 minute commute of our Regional Base in Stockton.
Part of your duties as a Regional Technician will include trials of existing and repaired equipment so you will need to possess and demonstrate excellent mechanical and electrical knowledge.
You should have a desire to stay current in the use of existing technology and a willingness to learn and be involved in the roll out and assessment of new equipment which is constantly changing within the RNLIs search and rescue assets. A good understanding of electrical and electronic systems would be an advantage.
About you
You will have completed a time served mechanical apprenticeship or have a sound background and experience in mechanical, electrical and/or electronic engineering; England, Wales & Northern Ireland NVQ level 3, Scotland SVQ Level 5, Republic of Ireland NFQ Level 5 minimum or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
This role is suitable for someone that is self-motivated and willing to go that extra mile. Working either as a part of a team or under 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 need to take on new ideas and undertake training where needed.
You will need a full driving licence plus the willingness and flexibility 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 8 weeks. Travel with nights away will also be required throughout North and East Region.
Beneficial but not essential qualifications would be, driving licence B+E for towing, forklift licence, IOSH, Working at Height, PASMA & PA testing. If required, training will be provided for this.
The RNLI put its equipment through some of the most severe conditions, so precision, attention to detail and high-quality workmanship is paramount. If you think you have what it takes and want to support us in saving lives at sea, then you are just the candidate the RNLI Coastal Maintenance Team is looking for.
This role may otherwise be known as Regional Engineer or Maintenance Technician.
This post requires a valid driving licence.
As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a persons 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).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 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.

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