Lifeboat Crew
This is the main role within the team.
Duties will include:
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Ensuring the boats are ready for launch with the shore crew
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Maintaining equipment
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Navigation
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Radio operations
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First aid
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Seamanship
We are operational weekends and bank holidays from Easter to September but crew training takes place at least once a fortnight year round with additional training scheduled where needed.
No Previous experience is needed as full training will be given
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Our crew members need to:
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Be over 18 years old
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Be physically fit
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Complete a health assessment including eyesight to ensure they meet the health standards set for the role
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Pass a probationary period
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Be a team player
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Enjoy hard physical work
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Get on well with other people
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Communicate easily
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Obey orders when required to.
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To apply click here
Being part of a lifeboat crew is a major commitment, which could include risking your life. Your commitment isn't only measured in the time spent involved in rescues. Increasingly, new equipment means that regular training programmes also account for much of your spare time. You may also be asked to help with local fundraising.