Regional Resilience Coxswain/Mechanic

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. For 200 years, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning. We’re looking for a Regional Resilience Coxswain / Mechanic to join our lifesaving Operations team in Scotland.

Some of the benefits

• £34,253 – £40,298 (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 a Regional Resilience Coxswain / Mechanic you will:

• Become competent to carry out Coxswain, Helm and/or Mechanic duties as required at lifeboat stations in the Scotland region during periods of relief cover
• Inspire and motivate 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
• Ensure the lifeboats and equipment are maintained and ready for service 24/7
• Be responsible for the management and welfare of the station volunteers
• Meeting and talking to the general public about the RNLI
• 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

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
• Essential to live within Scottish region
• You will live within the North of Scotland/Lifesaving Area 1: Aith to Wick, and can be based at the most appropriate Lifeboat station to your home location

It is preferred that the successful candidate will already be competent and passed out as a lifeboat Coxswain, Mechanic or Helm, however training can be given to those with other relevant experience.

So, if you are ready for your next exciting challenge as our Resilience Coxswain Mechanic, and if you consider yourself to be someone who is a natural leader, who can inspire and motivate a team of dedicated people then please apply via the button shown.

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.