Cell Leader

2 weeks ago


Poole, Poole, United Kingdom RNLI Full time

Cell Leader (Preparation and Paint) - Internal only

Salary c.£39,300 (dependent on experience and hours worked) Contract type Permanent Hours Full Time Location Poole, Dorset, England Location description All Weather Lifeboat Centre, Poole, Dorset Interview date To be confirmed Closing Date Reference 17582 Documents (please view all documents) (PDF, 174.02kb) (PDF, 206.15kb)

Internal vacancy

The RNLI actively promotes continuous development within the organisation and is only seeking applications from current RNLI employees and volunteers at this time. If this position is not filled internally it may be re-advertised openly. #LI-DNI

About us

The ALC (All-weather Lifeboat Centre), which opened in 2015, is the RNLI's very own boat building facility in Poole which brings every stage of lifeboat construction, refit and maintenance in-house and under one roof.

We have a full schedule of Lifeboat production and refit, and an increase in the number of older Lifeboats coming through our factory for refit, maintenance, and repaint.

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to lead our Preparation and Paint cell.

Some of the benefits

Salary c.£39,300 (dependent on experience and hours worked)

Excellent pension scheme (up to 16% employer contribution)

Performance related pay scheme annually reviewed.

37 or 42 hour week contract options available

26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Time off in lieu available

Half day on Fridays and flexible working opportunities.

Cycle to work scheme.

Life assurance

Health and dental Cash plan

Your role

This role will primarily be focused on leading the cell responsible for the surface preparation, paint/coating application and substrate/coating inspection of components and assemblies within the boatbuilding process and repair of all classes of Lifeboat. The successful candidate may be required to move to different areas of the build process depending on operational requirements.

About you

It is essential that you have specialist knowledge in surface preparation and application of paint/coatings within a marine environment, as well as experience of leading a team, and knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation.

You must have either of the following qualifications:

City and Guilds NVQ level 3 / BTEC qualifications Time served apprenticeship, or extensive proven experience in the boat building industry.

Key features of our ALC Paint facility are;

Three Junair paint booths, with capacity for boats up to 17m in length Component Blast booth (Hodge Clemco) Wagner Cobra air assisted airless paint sprayers Dedicated paint store and separate paint mix room Application of Epoxy and Polyurethane paint systems

The ALC offers a clean, organised and safe work environment, with all tools and equipment provided. We strive to encourage a satisfied and friendly work environment, with our staff benefiting from an excellent pension, options for flexible working (including a time off in lieu scheme), good annual leave and the knowledge that the work they are doing directly contributes to saving lives at sea.

Please note that the RNLI operates a clean shave policy where close fitting RPE is required to be worn during work processes.



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