As a Technician Mechanic, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:
- RNLI launch and recovery vehicles and trailers
- Marine petrol\\diesel outboard and inboard engines, fuel systems and associated control systems
- Working with systems such as hydraulics, cooling, fuel and control mechanisms
- Fabrication and repairs
- Able to adapt to new equipment and machinery as new projects arise
- Reading and working with drawings, meeting production deadlines and working to a high standard
- Basic knowledge of DC electrical systems
You'll be practical, adaptable and have good attention to detail. To be considered as the Technician Mechanic you will need: - Sound technical knowledge and to be competent in fault diagnosis
- You will have successfully completed a time served apprenticeship or equivalent with the relevant City and Guilds or NVQ3 qualification
- Ideally you should also have experience in Marine Fitting installations boat construction within a boatyard/factory environment and have the ability to learn new skills
- This role would also suit someone with transferable experience from other industries i.e. automotive trade
- For the role of Technician Mechanic you should have good communication skills to provide technical support and advice as well as the ability to work as part of a team and alone on occasion whilst following and applying safe working practices.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional, and talented team behind them., 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. - £16.48 per hour (annual salary £31,707.52 to £35,992.32 dependent on experience and hours worked)
- Performance related pay scheme annually reviewed
- 37- or 42-hour week contract option
- 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Time off in lieu available
- Half day on Fridays and flexible working opportunities
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cash plan
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Technician Mechanic in Poole employer: Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI)
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