Plant Machinery Trainer (South) Internal only

Plant Machinery Trainer (South) Internal only

Salary
Grade E
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Additional information
37 hours per week
Location description
This role will cover the South, with the expectation to cover South West and South East regions
Interview date
To be confirmed
Closing Date
02-06-2026
Reference
21573
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Internal vacancy

The RNLI actively promotes continuous development within the organisation and is only seeking applications from current RNLI employees and volunteers at this time.  If this position is not filled internally it may be re-advertised openly.  #LI-DNI

About the role

An incredible opportunity waits for someone seeking to advance their career and transition into a role where they can share their experience and technical expertise. This fulfilling position allows you to directly enhance the skillsets of RNLI volunteers and staff to operate and maintain RNLI assets at our Poole Support Centre, lifeboat stations and other RNLI sites throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. 

Based at our Poole Support Centre, you'll deliver inspiring training sessions, create educational materials, and ensure our teams stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the SAR (Search and Rescue) environment.

Some of the benefits

  • Salary Grade E
  • Flexible working
  • 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Outstanding pension scheme 
  • Life assurance

About you 

To succeed in this role, you will require the following skills and expertise:

  • Experienced technical background, electronic/electrical knowledge an advantage, but not essential
  • Thorough understanding of operating machinery, fault diagnosis and repair techniques
  • Detailed knowledge of one of the following, high-speed diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electronic control systems, electrical systems, or electronic systems
  • Good knowledge of RNLI lifeboats and associated equipment is desirable, but full training will be given to the right candidate.
  • Experience in delivering training, teaching, or assessing is desirable, however full training will be provided to the right candidate that has the drive to succeed.
  • This post requires a valid driving licence.
  • As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.

In addition to the above you will be passionate about making a difference to learners’ lives and have the enthusiasm to succeed. You’ll possess great interpersonal skills, as well as being organised and confident.

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.