Training Technician

RNLI; Poole; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifesaving organization based in Poole is seeking a Training Technician (Mechanic) to maintain their lifeboat training fleet and ensure equipment availability. Responsibilities include repairing defects and acting as Mechanic during training courses, requiring maritime engineering knowledge and a valid driving license. The role offers a competitive salary and includes benefits like flexible working and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary £37,722 - £44,378

Flexible working

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cash plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least an operator level Mechanic on a current ALB.
• Valid driving licence is required.
• Experience in onshore maintenance and training vessels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the lifeboat training fleet.
• Act as Mechanic during training courses.
• Repair any defects to ensure equipment availability.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Operating machinery

Repairing small boats

Safety at sea

Job description

Your role

There aren’t many jobs that combine the excitement and thrill of working with volunteer lifeboat crews with the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped save lives. This vital role involves maintaining the lifeboat training fleet and acting as Mechanic during training courses.

Without the boats and training equipment, RNLI Trainers cannot perform their duties. As a Training Technician (Mechanic), your primary responsibility is to keep the training fleet in excellent condition by repairing any defects promptly to ensure equipment availability.

Some of the benefits include:

• Salary £37,722 - £44,378 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions up to 16%)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cash plan

About You

In addition to onshore maintenance, you will act as Mechanic on training vessels during sea courses. You must be at least an operator level Mechanic on a current ALB.

This face-to-face contact with volunteers and staff offers opportunities to develop your life-boating skills. Your maritime engineering background should include a thorough understanding of operating machinery on various craft, safety at sea, and repairing small boats.

Please view the video below for more information about the role:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMastPsKrdM

This position requires a valid driving licence. As a sea-going appointment, you must meet the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All prospective employees will undergo relevant criminal record checks depending on the role, including DBS, PVG, Access NI, Garda Vetting, or international vetting processes.

Diversity at the RNLI

We value diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We seek candidates who share our RNLI values: trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable, and who are committed to our vision: To save Every One.