Engineer (Electrical and Electronics)

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. They depend on the lifeboats and equipment we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world but we’re constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability.

We’re recruiting for an Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) to join the Engineering team and provide technical knowledge and expertise for new and existing assets and associated equipment, to support our crews and coastal operations.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £34,893 - £41,050 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan

Your Role

As an Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• To provide technical support to coastal staff and volunteers.
• To support the integration, testing and roll out of new assets and equipment, ensuring all work is based on cost, risk and performance.
• To ensure that the design and integration of RNLI assets, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with E&S Processes and Standards.
• To undertake technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials and analysis of data, including at lifeboat stations, boatyards and contractor’s premises.
• To undertake assigned tasks including the creation of CAD models, design calculations, engineering drawings and specifications.
• To work within one or more of the E&S delivery and project teams and to work with the IDT Leads and project managers to ensure work is completed to agreed timescales and that processes and procedures are followed.
• To co-ordinate / participate in research and development projects as required.

 About You

You’ll be a strong team player able to problem solve and think analytically whilst handling a demanding workload with changing priorities. You’ll be operating within a high-profile department and liaising right across our organisation, as well as with external organisations and suppliers. Your commitment to helping us produce safe, innovative and cost-effective Engineering and design solutions will be key. To be considered for the Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) role you will need:

Essential;

A marine or electrical engineering qualification equivalent to the England, Wales & Northern Ireland qualification level 6 as defined by UK government, or at level 5 with proven additional experience.

Adequate and demonstrable experience in engineering industry.

Able to demonstrate working towards and an expectation to achieve Engineering Council registration at Incorporated Engineer level.

A good understanding of spoken and written English

Have good IT skills including use of e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and CAD (Solidworks)

Desirable;

A good working knowledge and understanding of marine machinery systems such as propulsion and drivelines, diesel engines, fuel systems, sea water systems and hydraulics.

So, if you think you have the right technical knowledge and experience and want to see how the Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) role supports our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s 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.