Systems Technician - Mechanical (Wirral Peninsula)

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Systems Technician - Mechanical (Wirral Peninsula)

Field Based (covering the Wirral Peninsula)

£26,500 - £30,190 Plus Benefits including: Vehicle, Pension, 26 Days’ Holiday (rising with service) + Bank Holidays, Employee Recognition Scheme, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes, Sports & Social Clubs, Season Ticket Loans, & Many More

Our client is a charity that provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service.

Their Lifeboat crews and Lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them so whatever the weather, their Lifeboats and Lifeguard assets can operate to the highest technical standards.

As a Systems Technician (Mechanical) within the North Division you will cover the maintenance and repair of our client’s assets. You will be expected to work closely with Station Mechanics, Volunteers and Lifeguards to carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on various pieces of equipment which could be anything from a Lifeguard Quad Bike to a brand new state-of-the-art Shannon Class Lifeboat and SLARS launching rig.

Part of your duties as a Systems Technician (Mechanical) will include trials of existing, repaired or new equipment so you will need to possess and demonstrate an excellent mechanical and electrical knowledge. You should have a desire to stay current in the use of existing technology and have a willingness to learn and be involved in the roll-out of new equipment and technology which is constantly changing within the organisation.

To be considered, you will need:

- A time-served engineering apprenticeship or experience in mechanical, electrical and/or electronic engineering

- An NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a mechanical, electrical or electronic discipline

- A full driving licence

At least one of the following is also key:

- Wide knowledge of diesel and petrol engines/electrical systems

- Marine or plant experience

- Experience of construction/modification of electronic equipment

- Experience of the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment

Although not essential, a towing licence is preferred.

The successful candidate should live in on or around the immediate surrounding area of the Wirral Peninsula.

The role requires you to be part of a duty rota and be expected, when required, to work unsociable hours. There is considerable travel involved and you will be expected to work away from home on a regular basis.

This position is not suitable for someone that would like a 9-5 job, is not prepared or unable to work on their own initiative and is not prepared to work away from home. There are three openings for this, role each covering different locations.

As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the institution's medical and eyesight standards.

The closing date for applications is the 8th July 2018, with interviews scheduled to be held on the week commencing the 23rd July 2018.

Our client’s staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. They respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within their teams, and consider it essential to help deliver a world-class lifesaving service. They are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, they also look for applicants who share their commitment to living their values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping them work towards their goals of halving drowning in the UK and Ireland by 2024. This involves a growing commitment to preventative action, using expertise to work in partnership with communities locally, nationally and internationally to prevent drowning.

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