Regional Resilience Coxswain / Mechanic - Aith to Wick
Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI), Golspie, Highland
Regional Resilience Coxswain / Mechanic - Aith to Wick
£40298
Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI), Golspie, Highland
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 4 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5e0f6c4a9b8c4c4f8f7c5e4e953b61d5
Full Job Description
- 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
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.
- £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
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.