Launch Vehicle Driver - Happisburgh

About us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Happisburgh is looking for a volunteer to take up the role of Launch Vehicle Driver.

Local fishermen in Happisburgh first started saving lives with their own boats in 1810, and after the formation of the RNLI in 1824, a Lifeboat Station was established in the village in 1866. 

The impact you will make

This role will help us save lives at sea by driving the launch vehicles (Talus crawler, bobcat and 4wd vehicle) to launch and recover the lifeboats as well as post recovery cleaning and fuelling.

What you will be doing

• Take charge of the launch vehicles and carriages during the launch and recovery of the lifeboat for services and exercises under the direction of the Head Launcher and Helms
• Maintain competence under the Competency Framework for the role
• Contribute to the overall upkeep of the station, lifeboats and equipment

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer

What you need for this role

• Strong team working skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Local maritime and RNLI knowledge
• Ability to learn new skills
• Live or work within close proximity to the station and be over 18 years of age
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

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 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.