Lighthouse Technician (Civil)

As the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar we deliver reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation such as lighthouses, lightvessels, buoys and radio navigation, ensuring thousands of mariners navigate their way safely around the UK’s busiest waters. Proud of our reputation afforded to us by many centuries of dedication to the nation’s maritime infrastructure, we are a forward-thinking organisation and it is our ability to meet new challenges and the changing requirements of the modern mariner that keeps us relevant and effective.

The following posts are based at our St Just offices in Cornwall, but will involve extensive UK travel with extended time away from home.

Lighthouse Technician (Civil)

£26,893 pa plus benefits package, including Civil Service pension​

You will be working under an established Senior Civil Technician, covering all aspects of lighthouse buildings and estate maintenance, including assessing and supervising contractors, completing surveys, drawing up estimates and contract specifications. You will be expected to be compliant with health and safety and other relevant legislation, complete all required reports in an accurate and timely manner, and work with little or no immediate supervision. You will be expected to carry out risk assessments for all work to be conducted within your jurisdiction, and be accountable for the stores issued for the execution of assigned. In addition, you will assist with general lighthouse operations including Helicopter Operations

This role covers a wide geographical area with a variety of projects to co-ordinate, often in remote locations, you must be adaptable and flexible with a general understanding of building and planning regulations as applied to modern and listed buildings. Previous experience of managing contractors would be advantageous as would an understanding of CDM regulations. A relevant technical qualification is essential as is a high aptitude for working with IT. Duties will involve working with helicopters and boats and in a physically challenging environment; thus a suitable level of fitness is required.

Closing date for applications: midnight on Wednesday 21st March 2018. Interviews to be held in St Just on Tuesday 27th March 2018. Trinity House is an Equal Opportunities Employer.