Technician (Level 2) South East

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 Technician to join our Regional technical Team. The Technical team in the South East supports the RNLI through maintaining, servicing and rectifying faults on our accesses.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £24,242 - £28,520 (Dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme 
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan

Your role

As a Technician, you will become part of a unique, diligent and professional team, responsible for providing a high level of expertise and troubleshooting capability within the Regional Technical Team, supporting Regional as well as operational Area technical activity.

You will be working with Regional Technicians, station technicians, Contractors and other technical staff, completing planned and corrective maintenance and leading difficult and complex repairs of RNLI assets and equipment across South East area. You will also be providing technical support and guidance to regional and station technicians, supporting their development and competence using mentoring and coaching. You’ll be supporting your Area Technical Manager to ensure all technical activity is conducted in accordance with RNLI standards and procedures

About you

You’ll be responsible for preventative & corrective maintenance, modifications on RNLI assets and equipment in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.  To be considered as a Technician you will need:

• You will have completed a time served Engineering apprenticeship or have a sound background and experience in mechanical, electrical Engineering experience, England, Wales, Scotland Northern Ireland NVQ/SVQ Level 2, Republic of Ireland (ROI) NFQ Level 4 minimum or equivalent qualification.
• You will need to possess and demonstrate an excellent mechanical and electrical knowledge, with a wide knowledge of engineering processes and disciplines.
• You should have a desire to stay current in the use of existing technology and a willingness to learn and be involved in the roll out and assessment of new equipment which is constantly changing within the RNLI’s search and rescue assets
• You will be passionate about helping to develop a high performing and cross skilled team, using mentoring and coaching to support the development and competence of regional and station technicians

Other organisations may call this role mobile technical, service engineer,

So, as a Technician this role is suitable for someone who is Self-motivated, with a wide knowledge of marine mechanical and electrical systems. Works well in a team, happy to work unsociable hours when required. On occasion may be required to stay away from home.

So, if you have the skills and experience required, and want to join us in supporting our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you! Please apply via the button shown.

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.