Senior Engineer / Engineer (Electrical) in Poole

Senior Engineer / Engineer (Electrical) Salary: Senior Engineer £42,479 – £49,976 / Engineer £35,853 – £42,181 (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Location: Poole, Dorset, England. Hybrid working arrangement: minimum three days per week in Poole. Closing Date: 18-05-2026 Reference: 21519 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. They depend on the lifeboats and equipment we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world, but we’re constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability. Benefits Salary of £42,479 – £49,976 (Senior Engineer) or £35,853 – £42,181 (Engineer), dependent on experience. Flexible working. 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Competitive pension scheme. Life assurance. Health cashplan option. Your role Support the integration, testing and roll out of new assets (including Atlantic-85 Mk4, Coastal Lifeboat and new Rescue Hovercraft) and equipment (including the SIMS replacement project), ensuring all work is based on cost, risk and performance. Ensure that the design and integration of RNLI assets, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with Engineering Processes and Standards. Undertake technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials and analysis of data, including at lifeboat stations, boatyards and contractors’ premises. Create CAD models, design calculations, engineering drawings and specifications. Work within one or more of the Engineering 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. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value 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, dependable), and helping us work towards our vision: To save every one. #J-18808-Ljbffr