Prif Lansiwr / Head Launcher - Rhyl

Prif Lansiwr / Head Launcher - Rhyl

Volunteer area
Wales and West
Volunteer role type images
https://volunteering.rnli.org/incl2016/images/LBS_LOMDLA2.jpg
Volunteer location
Rhyl, Denbighshire
Latitude and longitude (Vol locations)
53.3250503540039, -3.48888611793518
Time commitment
Variable with weekly requirements
Team
Lifesaving Operations
Responsible to
Lifeboat Operations Manager
Safeguarding level
2: Awareness and understanding of safeguarding policy required and online safeguarding training module required to be completed upon commencement of role.
Closing Date
04-10-2026
Reference
V21968
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Amdanom ni

Mae Gorsaf Bad Achub yr RNLI yn Rhyl yn chwilio am wirfoddolwr i ymgymryd â rôl Prif Lansiwr Badau Achub. 

Byddwch yn cael yr effaith ganlynol 

Bydd y rôl hon yn ein helpu i achub bywydau ar y môr drwy sicrhau bod pob rhan weithredol o'r offer lansio a chadw wedi'i pharatoi ac yn barod ar gyfer pob lansiad bad achub. 

Byddwch yn gwneud y canlynol 

  • Goruchwylio lansio a chadw'r Bad Achub ar gyfer gwasanaethau cynnal a chadw ac ymarferion dan gyfarwyddyd y Llywiwr, y Llywiwr Cychod y Glannau neu'r Cadlywydd
  • Arwain tîm criw’r Glannau
  • Cynnal cymhwysedd o dan Hyfforddiant yn Seiliedig ar Gymhwysedd
  • Cynorthwyo mecanig yr orsaf a/neu staff yr arfordir gyda chynnal a chadw ac atgyweiriadau yn ôl yr angen
  • Cyfrannu at effeithlonrwydd gweithredol yr orsaf, y badau achub a'r offer

Yr hyn y bydd arnoch ei angen ar gyfer y rôl hon 

  • Y gallu i weithio mewn tîm
  • Sgiliau cyfathrebu da
  • Ffitrwydd cyffredinol
  • Y gallu i ddysgu sgiliau newydd
  • Yn byw neu'n gweithio yn agos at yr orsaf a rhwng 18 a 70 oed 

Yr hyn y byddwch yn ei gael 

  • Ymuno â sefydliad cynhwysol ac amrywiol
  • Cael hwyl, cyfarfod â phobl newydd ac ymuno â thîm brwdfrydig ac uchel ei gymhelliad sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth
  • Dysgu sgiliau a chael profiad i wella’ch CV
  • Cael boddhad trwy roi rhywbeth yn ôl
  • Bydd hyfforddiant i gyflawni’ch rôl wirfoddoli yn cael ei ddarparu a bydd mân dreuliau rhesymol yn cael eu had-dalu

 

About Us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Rhyl is looking for a volunteer to take on the role of Lifeboat Head Launcher. 

we are primarily looking for people who are available during the day in the week (Mon - Fri).

The impact you will make 

This role will help us save lives at sea by ensuring that all working parts of the launching and recovery equipment are prepared and ready for each lifeboat launch. 

What you will be doing 

  • Oversee the launch and recovery of the Lifeboat for services and exercises under the direction of the Coxswain, Helm or Commander
  • Lead the Shore crew team
  • Maintain competence under Competency Based Training
  • Assist the station mechanic and/or coast staff with maintenance and repairs as appropriate
  • Contribute to the operational efficiency of the station, lifeboats and equipment

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer 

What you need for this role 

  • Team player
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • General fitness (desirable)
  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Live or work within close proximity to the station and be between 18 and 70 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.