Estates Technical Assistant (North and East)

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19^th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning. 

In this role within the RNLI Estates Team, you will play an important part in helping to ensure RNLI buildings, particularly our amazing lifeboat stations are managed and looked after.  You will provide technical and administration coordination, with opportunities to make a difference with your skills, knowledge, and passion - working within a supportive and friendly team

Some of the benefits

• Salary £23,089 - £27,164 (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 Estates Technical Assistant you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• To assist in the compilation of technical reports, specifications, tender documentation, construction health and safety documentation and making statutory notifications.
• To ensure vendor records are kept up to date including financial details, insurance details and training records.
• To be a point of contact within Estates for resolving minor defects, repairs, and other issues within defined parameters to ensure there is sufficient resilience within the Estates Teams and that all issues are dealt with promptly.
• Conduct initial triage of maintenance requests and work with the CEM’s to administer and report. To support mooring campaigns in each of the Regional Estates Areas.
• Liaise with Estates Team and relevant stakeholders regarding operational and technical matters such as work impacting on Lifesaving Operations and liaising with RNLI media teams to share information on larger projects that will have an impact on the community.

About You

You will have good communication skills, both written and verbal along with an eye for detail. You will be able to prioritise varying workloads and meet the changing demands of day to day business requirements. To be considered as the Estates technical assistant you will need:

• A-Level or NVQ 2 Construction in a related discipline
• Experience within a facilities management or multi-disciplinary office environment.
• A good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

If you are looking for a career pathway into Estates Management or to build on your existing skills with a passion for the RNLI and what we do, we would love to hear from you. 

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Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment  or exploitation.  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 nearly 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.