Technician Electronics

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related pay

37- or 42-hour week

26 days' annual leave

Time off in lieu

Half day on Fridays

Flexible working opportunities

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cash plan

Job summary

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) seeks a hands-on Electronics Technician for the Electronics Repair Centre in Poole. You will install, maintain and repair marine electronic equipment, perform on-board maintenance and assist with sea trials, fault diagnosis and testing using test gear and drawings.

You will build and test electrical and electronic assemblies for lifeboats, calibrate equipment, and work to safety and quality standards in a well-equipped workshop environment.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds or NVQ level 3/BTEC qualifications, time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience in electronics within the marine environment is desirable.
• Able to read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair marine electronic equipment and systems on lifeboats and in the ERC.
• Carry out on-board planned maintenance and participate in sea trials.
• Diagnose faults using test equipment and engineering drawings, complete repairs and test.
• Produce and test electrical/electronic assemblies and cable/wiring for new builds and stock.
• Software installations, equipment calibrations and bench repair activities.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Soldering/rework

Electrical systems

Test equipment use

Interpret schematics

On-board maintenance

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ level 3/BTEC

Tools

Test equipment

Engineering drawings

Soldering equipment

Job description

This is a hands-on role, where you will utilise your experience of installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of marine electronic equipment and systems. As a member of our multi-disciplinary team of technicians within the Electronics Repair Centre (ERC), your knowledge and initiative will contribute to our ability to maintain our equipment to the highest standards. You will carry out on board planned maintenance and participate in sea trials. Carry out electronic and electrical defect diagnosis and repair, using test equipment, technical documentation and engineering drawings to identify faults, complete repairs and carry out functional testing. The role also includes production work, building, wiring and testing a variety of electrical and electronic assemblies, boxes and cable assemblies for new-build lifeboats and for safety stock. Other tasks include software installation and equipment calibrations and bench repair activity. The ALC offers a clean, organised and safe work environment, with all tools, materials and PPE provided to enable you to undertake this work.

You'll be practical and adaptable, with sound technical knowledge and be competent in fault diagnosis, with the ability to instruct and guide others. You must be able to work to Engineering drawings and standardised work, be comfortable interpreting electrical/electronic schematics and using a logical approach to fault diagnosis safely and efficiently. You will be part of a team ensuring that lifeboats are refitted on time and within budget. It is essential you have relevant City and Guilds or NVQ level 3/BTEC qualifications, time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Previous experience on the assembly, installation, modification, repair/maintenance, and diagnosis of electronics equipment/systems within the marine environment is desirable. Experience in electronic fault finding, soldering/rework, wiring, cable manufacture, and the assembly and testing of electrical/electronic equipment would be advantageous.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and seasonal lifeguard service. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional, and talented team behind them., 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 £31,707.52 / £35,992.32 dependent on hours worked)
• 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
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan