Technician Boatbuilder

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

• Deck & Hull Fittings: Installing handrails, stanchions, windows, seats, side panels and soft patches, boat protection, and Bench work.
• Mechanical & Component Assembly: Fitting fan cases, refurbishing vents and flap mechanisms, and bolt installation to tightening / length specifications.
• Finishing & Prep Work: Carrying out cleaning, sanding, painting, and sealant removal and application.
• GRP Work: Undertaking small amounts of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) lamination and repair work.
• Quality Rectification: Methodically working through and clearing defects reported by surveyors and quality technicians.
  We are seeking a skilled Boatbuilder to join our dedicated team focused on the Severn Class Lifeboat refit project. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your craftsmanship directly contributes to saving lives at sea.

This project is carried out mainly in a factory environment over a 22-week schedule. Working as part of a close-knit team of 10, you will collaborate to restore these vital vessels back to operational condition. The role has very limited time spent afloat and not consider sea going. This position is physically demanding and requires excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain high-quality standards while working in tight, restricted spaces., 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 or 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.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional, and talented team behind them. The All-weather Lifeboat Centre is the RNLI's in-house, boatbuilding, repair and refit facility located in Poole.

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.

• £16.48 per hour (annual salary - £35,992 dependent on experience and hours worked)
• Performance related pay scheme annually reviewed
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Time off in lieu available
• Half day on Fridays and flexible working opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance