Station Technician in Swansea

Do you have what it takes to help save lives at sea? As Senior Station Technician, you'll play a key part in keeping both our Tamar Class All-Weather Lifeboat and D Class Inshore Lifeboat ready for service. You'll ensure the lifeboats and station are well maintained and support the training of our volunteer crew so that when the pager goes off, everyone is prepared and confident. You'll be part of a team at the RNLI, working in the leadership team at the station to support the near 40-strong volunteer operational crew. You will also work alongside RNLI support staff to ensure you and your station have the resources you need.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance, repair and inspections in line with schedules, and recording this using RNLI systems.
• Developing and maintaining your skills at sea so that you can fulfil the seagoing requirement of this role.
• Promoting a positive approach to quality, safety, health and environmental standards.
• Working with the other station leaders to support, motivate and develop the broad team of volunteers who will deliver the lifesaving effect of the station.

You will be self-motivated, comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and enjoy solving practical problems. You'll take pride in your work, be open to feedback, and support others in developing their skills. You'll also have the technical capability and confidence to meet the engineering challenges at the station. You'll be someone who can build strong, positive relationships with volunteers, supporters and RNLI colleagues. You'll act as an ambassador for both the station and the RNLI within the local community. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important as formal qualifications.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 4/SVQ Level 5 in an engineering discipline OR completed engineering apprenticeship, or experience in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering.
• Experience working with diesel engines and DC electrical, hydraulic or electronic control systems.
• A strong engineering mindset and practical skills.
• The ability, or willingness, to train to fulfil the Lifeboat Mechanic role and develop skills for seagoing duties and a commitment to the 24/7 response.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and support others.
• Maritime experience is desirable but not essential.
• If you have worked on cars, HGVs, agricultural machinery, plant equipment or generators, we can support you in adapting your skills to our lifeboat systems.

Even if you don’t meet every point, we encourage you to apply and we may consider you for a Station Technician role while you work towards the Senior level. This is a 24/7 sea-going emergency response role. You will need to live within a reasonable distance of The Mumbles Lifeboat Station and be ready to respond to a pager while on duty. You will need to satisfy the RNLI medical, eyesight and fitness standards, and hold a valid driving licence.

Benefits

• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Access to exceptional training resources.
• Development opportunities within the wider organisation.

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. 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 look forward to seeing how your experience could transfer into this role. This role will become available to the successful candidate no later than 1st January 2027.