Coastal Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Coastal Maintenance ManagerCovering the North & East Region (Predominantly Berwick Upon Tweed to Humber)About usOur purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning. We’re looking for a Coastal Maintenance Manager to join our In-Service Support team. The Coastal Maintenance Manager supports the RNLI through the delivery of maintenance, repairs and modifications to the RNLI fleet of boats and equipment to ensure 24 hour availability at point of use.Some of the benefits- Salary of £35,993 - £42,345 (dependent on experience)- Flexible working- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)- Life assurance- Health and dental cash planYour roleAs a Coastal Maintenance Manager, you will be tasked with focusing on the following areas:- Responsible for the safe, efficient and effective delivery of coastal maintenance across the region in accordance with RNLI policies, standards and external legislation.- Manage preventative, corrective repairs and modifications of RNLI plant and equipment carried out either on station or at an appropriate contractors’ facility and ensure that the appropriate records are completed in accordance with current procedures.- Line manage a team of specialist technicians and engineers, prioritising and managing the workload of these staff.- Control, manage and be responsible for budgets/finances associated with the repair and maintenance of plant for the region.About youYou’ll be an effective team player, with good people skills and will welcome responsibility. You will be someone who works well under pressure whilst planning, co-ordinating and reporting. You will be prepared to meet stretched targets and have sound financial awareness. You must also be prepared to travel as part of the role, including spending evenings away from home.To be considered as the Coastal Maintenance Manager, you will need:- An HNC/D or equivalent and a time-served apprenticeship in a technical discipline and a vocational level 4 or equivalent qualification in Management.- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.- Proven experience of delivering solutions on time and within budget.- Team management skills. Other organisations may call this role Marine Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, Senior Maintenance Engineer, or Repairs & Maintenance Manager.So, if you consider yourself to be an experienced engineering manager, with a passion to ensure our fleet of boats and equipment are always maintained to a high standard, then please apply via the button shown.The RNLI actively promotes continuous development within the organisation and is only receiving applications from internal candidates and volunteers at this time. If this position is not filled internally it will be re-advertised.This post requires a valid driving licence.As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the institutions medical and eyesight standards.The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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). We are an equal opportunities employer.The closing date for applications is the 26th July 2020. Interviews are scheduled to be held on the week commencing 10th August 2020.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.