Senior Regional Technician - Wales, West and Isle of Man (Internal only)

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 Lifeboat Station Technicians, Lifeguards, Contractors, and other technical staff, completing planned and corrective maintenance and leading difficult and complex repairs of RNLI assets and equipment across Wales, West and Isle of Man. 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.

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea and this is your opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge technical team at the RNLI. We are looking for self-motivated Senior Regional Technicians with an enthusiastic approach to their work as well as mechanical and electrical knowledge who can work with full-time staff and volunteers to maintain some of the most prestigious and technologically advanced equipment at the RNLI.,

• You will have completed a time served Engineering apprenticeship or have a sound background and experience in mechanical, electrical and/or electronic engineering, as well as have an England, Wales & Northern Ireland NVQ level 4, Scotland SVQ Level 5, ROI NFQ Level 6 in an engineering discipline
• 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.
This role is suitable for someone that is self-motivated and willing to go that extra mile, with a wide knowledge of marine mechanical and electrical systems. Working either as a part of a team or under your own initiative to the highest of standards, you will have a first fix approach to return RNLI search and rescue assets back on service as soon as possible. You will need to be comfortable taking on new ideas and undertaking training where needed. Candidates will already be living within the region. The successful candidate will be required to support technical activity across the region as required. You will require a willingness and flexibility to work out of hours when the need arises and participate in out of hours' technical support. Travel with nights away will also be required throughout the region, as well as occasional travel to other RNLI operating areas within the UK. The RNLI puts its equipment through some of the most severe conditions, so precision, attention to detail and high-quality workmanship is paramount. If you think you have what it takes and want to support us in saving lives at sea, then you are just the candidate the RNLI Regional Technical Team is looking for. This post requires a valid driving licence.