Regional Resilience Coxswain Mechanic - Ireland - Internal only

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 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. We’re looking for a Regional Resilience Coxswain / Mechanic to join our lifesaving Operations team in Ireland.

Some of the benefits

• Salary - Grade E: €47,575 - €55,970 / £34,893 - £41,050 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 24% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan

Your role

As a Regional Resilience Coxswain / Mechanic you will:

• Be competent to carry out Coxswain and/or Mechanic duties as required at lifeboat stations in the Ireland region during periods of relief cover
• Inspiring and motivating your team; managing their progress by leading them on seagoing exercises, conducting shore-based training, identifying ways they can improve and imparting your valuable knowledge
• Be responsible for the management and welfare of the station volunteers
• Meeting and talking to the general public about the RNLI and stations work
• Taking a lead on Safety, Health and Environment issues, helping to develop a positive culture within the stations
• Spending time in the day to day running of the Lifeboat Station; this may be in the form of answering e-mails, ensuring maintenance records are maintained or updating the station’s monthly assurance report

About You

You will ideally already be a current lifeboat Coxswain and/or Mechanic. External qualifications are also desirable.

To be considered as the Regional Resilience Coxswain / Mechanic you will need:

• Demonstrable leadership experience in an operational role. Excellent communication and operational leadership skills
• Have thorough Maritime knowledge and the ability to command and lead a team
• Be able to safely handle/operate boats up to 20 metres in length in a variety of conditions
• Knowledge of RNLI/SAR and lifeboat operations
• Have had experience working within assurance and audit systems
• Have a sound knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental considerations within the workplace

We are looking for someone who is comfortable spending regular periods away from home, working at various locations, sometimes at short notice. Extensive travel across the Ireland region and nights away will be required for this role.

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.

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.