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Senior Station Technician (The Mumbles Lifeboat Station)
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Senior Station Technician (The Mumbles Lifeboat Station)
Salary: up to £41,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time Location: The Mumbles, Swansea, Wales
Location description: Applicants should live within a reasonable distance from The Mumbles Lifeboat Station. Relocation assistance may be provided. Interview date: 8 or 9 July Closing Date: 05-07-2026 Reference: 21681
About Us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We’re looking for a Senior Station Technician to join the team at The Mumbles Lifeboat Station. This seagoing role would suit someone with strong mechanical skills who also enjoys leading people, sharing knowledge, and taking real pride in keeping equipment in top condition.
The Mumbles Lifeboat Station has a long and distinguished lifesaving history. We are a busy lifeboat station, particularly during the summer months, operating from 2 boathouses adjacent to Mumbles Head. We mainly serve Swansea Bay and the beautiful Gower Peninsula but do venture beyond when needed or in support of our sister stations.
The village is a few miles from the city of Swansea, which has everything that a city brings. We are within easy reach of numerous recreational destinations, from the beaches to the mountains and everything in between. The Lifeboat Crew Association actively supports families, organising numerous social events for all volunteers working in support of the RNLI and Station.
The Role
Do you have what it takes to help save lives at sea?
As Senior Station Technician, you’ll play a key part in keeping our:
- Tamar Class All-Weather Lifeboat
- D Class Inshore Lifeboat
ready for service. You’ll ensure the lifeboats and station are well maintained while also supporting the training of our volunteer crew. When the pager goes off, the volunteers must be prepared and confident — and it’s your responsibility to make sure that happens.
You’ll be part of the leadership team at the station, working alongside key members, including the general secretary, drill secretary, charity representative, and crew. You will also work closely with RNLI support staff to ensure the station has the resources it needs.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out maintenance, repairs, and inspections in line with schedules, and recording this using RNLI systems
- Developing and maintaining your skills at sea to fulfil the seagoing requirement of this role
- Promoting health, safety, environmental standards, and a positive approach to quality
- Building strong working relationships with the near-40-strong volunteer operational crew
- Supporting and motivating them
- Developing new recruits
- Working alongside other station leaders to ensure the lifesaving effort of the station runs smoothly
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about lifesaving at sea
- Possesses strong mechanical skills and enjoys working with a team
- Can apply their engineering knowledge to solve practical problemas
- Can confidently teach and mentor volunteers
- Takes pride in their work and ensures high standards of maintenance
Qualifications/Experience
Experience/Qualifications Preferred
- NVQ Level 4/SVQ Level 5 in an engineering discipline
- Completed engineering apprenticeship
- Experience in mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering
Note: If you don’t yet meet these qualifications but have the right attitude and relevant skills, you may be considered for a Station Technician role before progressing to Senior status.
Job Requirements
Bullet Points for Essential Requirements:
- Experience working with diesel engines and DC electrical systems, hydraulic or electronic control systems
- A strong engineering mindset coupled with practical problem-solving skills
- The ability or willingness to train for Lifeboat Mechanic responsibilities and seagoing duties
- Leadership qualities,
- Ability to motivate and support others
- Maritime experience is preferable but not required (relevant experience in other senior maintenance roles will be considered instead)
- A valid full driving licence is required
Note: If you’ve worked on cars, HGVs, agricultural machinery, plant equipment, or generators, you’ll have valuable transferable skills. We’re committed to supporting employees in adapting this knowledge for our lifeboat systems.
Other Expectations
You must meet:
- RNLI medical and eyesight standards
- RNLI physical fitness standards
- Willingness to live within a reasonable distance of The Mumbles Lifeboat Station (to be ready for duty calls)
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What We Offer
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Access to exceptional training resources
- Development opportunities within the wider organisation:
Importance of Values and Culture
This is a role where a positive personality and willingness to learn are considered just as crucial as formal qualifications. We seek individuals who share our values:
- Trustworthy
- Courageous
- Selfless
- Dependable
The RNLI aims to achieve its goal of Every One: saving every life at sea.
Application Context
This post will be filled by a successful candidate no later than 1st January 2027.
If you meet just a fraction of the outlined qualifications and skills (or even if you feel certain aspects could be quickly developed), we invite you to apply. Our recruitment process reflects the RNLI’s commitment to valuing diversity, and prospective candidates will undergo the necessary safeguarding checks while applying.
Diversity Statement
Our association for over 200 years has centred on saving lives without discrimination. We proudly continue to embrace and value diversity in backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. This inclusivity helps contribute to delivering a world-class lifesaving service. Both as a candidate and an employee/volunteer of the RNLI, you’re welcome if you align with our values and want to showcase your talents.
Safeguarding Notice
The RNLI remains committed to safeguarding principles, which defend:
- Wellbeing,
- Health,
- Human rights and guarantee freedom from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We expect the highest standards from employees and volunteers. All applicants are required to meet the organization's expectations in this regard.
Recruitment compliance includes undertaking relevant criminal background checks (DBS check for England & Wales, Disclosure Scotland PVG for Scotland, Access NI Northern Ireland or Garda Vetting for Republic of Ireland, and International Child Protection Certificate checks for international candidates).
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