ILB Mechanic - Union Hall

About us

The RNLI’s lifeboat station in Union Hall is looking for a volunteer to take on the role of Inshore Lifeboat Mechanic. 

Set in picturesque Glandore Harbour, Union Hall is our newest lifeboat station in Ireland. The station has been in operation since 2014 and operates a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat, Christine and Raymond Fielding.

The impact you will make 

This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that the Inshore Lifeboat is maintained and ready for service.

What you will be doing 

• Ensuring that the lifeboat and associated equipment is kept operational.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and repairs.
• Conducting unplanned defect investigation.
• Reporting on the status of the lifeboat as required.
• Achieving and maintaining competence under the RNLI Competency Framework and following RNLI procedures and guidance.
• Contributing to the training of other volunteers.

If you are a team player with local maritime knowledge and the ability to learn new skills this could be the role for you. 

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer 

What you need for this role 

• Team player
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new skills
• Understanding of safe working practices in a lifeboat station or similar
• Understanding of mechanical/electrical systems
• Local maritime and RNLI knowledge (desirable)

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 

Please apply online or if you have a question please contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on [email protected]

Safeguarding and referencing

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 reference checks at offer stage and 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.