ALB Mechanic - Douglas

About Us

The RNLI’s lifeboat station in Douglas is looking for a volunteer to take on the role the role of All Weather Lifeboat Mechanic. 

One of five lifeboat stations in the Isle of Man, and home to the founder of the RNLI, Sir William Hillary. The crews have been presented with 21 awards for gallantry. 

The impact you will make 

This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness, responding to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and by being part of the crew during rescue situations dealing with any mechanical issues that arise. 

What you will be doing 

• Provide cover for the full-time Station Mechanic (where appropriate) during their weekend leave and other periods of absence
• This is a shorebased only role
• Maintain competence under Competency Based Training
• Contribute to the operational efficiency of the lifeboat station, lifeboats and equipment

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer 

What you need for this role 

• Team player
• Communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills
• Local maritime and RNLI knowledge (desirable)
• Live or work within close proximity of the station and be between 18 and 65 years of age

What’s in it for you 

• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference
• Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV
• Gain the satisfaction of giving back
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

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.