Crew Member Inshore Lifeboat - Blackpool
Crew Member Inshore Lifeboat - Blackpool
About us
The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Blackpool invites applications from individuals who are committed to supporting their community as part of our Inshore Lifeboat Crew.
Blackpool Lifeboat Station is located on the Central Promenade, near Blackpool Tower. It is one of only two RNLI stations in the country to house three inshore lifeboats, an Atlantic 85 and two D-class lifeboats.
A lifeboat was first stationed in Blackpool by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 1864. The current Lifeboat Station has been operational since 1998.
Receiving well over 100 calls for assistance a year, Blackpool Lifeboat Station is one of the busiest in the country.
The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities, all supported by a dedicated Shore Crew team.
All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s Operational Competence Framework which provides a supportive and structure approach to training and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats.
The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and water safety volunteers.
The difference you will make
This role saves lives. You will be part of a team that ensures that our lifeboats are in a state of permanent readiness, crewing the lifeboat on service and exercise, under the command of the experienced Helm.
What you need for this role
- Aged 18 years and over
- The RNLI's normal retirement age for the D-Class lifeboat is 55
- Pass the RNLI health assessment and eyesight test
- Good general fitness
- At home and/or work situation which enables the lifeboats to achieve a response time of within 10 minutes
- Good communicator and ability to work alongside fellow volunteers
- Undertake training and maintain skills and attendance under the Operational Competence Framework as necessary to fulfil the role of crew member
- Good availability to respond to callouts and training. Daytime availability is especially valued, reflecting the station's operational needs.
What you will be doing
- Be on call for emergency callouts
- Attend exercises and station events as required
- Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment
- Represent and uphold the values of the RNLI
Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer
What’s in it for you
- Join an inclusive, diverse and highly professional organisation
- Contribute to your community safety to save lives at sea
- Benefit from learning new skills with world class and internationally recognised training
- Gaining new colleagues and friends, whilst sharing a common passion and goal
- Satisfaction of being positively respected within your workplace, family and friends, for being part of the historic RNLI
- Enjoyment and satisfaction working within a motivated and enthusiastic team
Applicants who have applied in recent recruitment campaigns do not need to re-apply; your application will be reviewed and if required we will contact you
Application process closes on Sunday 26th October 2025
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.
