HM Coastguard - Aberdeen City & Shire

10/06/2026

Recruitment

A reminder that our Coastguard Rescue Stations at Macduff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Cruden Bay, Aberdeen and Stonehaven will be open tomorrow evening, Thursday 11th June from 1900 to 2030.

Address details can be found on our previous post.

If you are interested in applying, please head along and have a chat with the team! There's no requirement to book a place, just turn up!

08/06/2026

🚨 Volunteer Recruitment News 🚨



Interested in joining, but not sure what to expect?

Our Coastguard Rescue teams are opening their station doors to give you a behind the scenes look at what we do, and what rescue equipment we carry.

Come along, speak to our crews, and find out about what you can expect! We are extending our recruitment period until Monday 15th June and will accept applications until then.

Stations will be open this Thursday, 11th June from 1900 to 2030. For further information please email [email protected]

🟡 Macduff -

Macduff Coastguard Rescue Station, Tarlair Way, Tarlair Business Park, Macduff, AB45 1RU.

🔵 Fraserburgh -

Fraserburgh Coastguard Rescue Station, West Shore Industrial Estate, Fraserburgh, AB43 9SU.

🟡 Peterhead -

Peterhead Coastguard Rescue Station, Mains of Blackhouse Industrial Estate, Peterhead, AB42 1BW

🔵 Cruden Bay -

Cruden Bay Coastguard Rescue Station, Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, AB42 0NN.

🟡 Aberdeen -

Aberdeen Coastguard Rescue Station, Mansefield Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9LA.

🔵 Stonehaven -

Stonehaven Coastguard Rescue Station, Unit 11, Spurryhillock Industrial Estate, Broomhill Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2NH.

There is no requirement to book a slot, just turn up on the evening.

To apply just follow the link below:

Volunteer for the Coastguard Rescue Service and help to carry out search and rescue along the UK shoreline.

26/05/2026

Recruitment

HM Coastguard is the UK’s 999 Maritime and Coastal emergency service.

The training for this intake will take place in the Aberdeen area - accommodation can be provided but you must be able to attend the following dates:

• Mon 21st to Fri 25th Sept 2026 inclusive and
• Sat 3rd and Sun 4th Oct 2026.

This training will include casualty care, navigation, communications, water rescue and much more!

Our latest new recruits from Macduff Coastguard Rescue Team recently attended helicopter training with our aircraft from Inverness, alongside team members from Fraserburgh and Peterhead. Continual training progresses throughout your time with HM Coastguard.

For further information and to apply, please visit the following link.

https://hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard

Recruitment closes Sunday 7th June 2026.

11/05/2026

🚨 RECRUITMENT IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Looking to do something rewarding and give back to your local communities?

We’re currently looking for volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers to join our teams based in the following locations: Macduff, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Cruden Bay, Aberdeen and Stonehaven.

HM Coastguard is the UK’s 999 Maritime and Coastal emergency service.

As a Coastguard Rescue Officer you’ll be fully trained and equipped to carry out Search & Rescue operations along our coastline. From searching for a missing person, to conducting a cliff rescue, you could be called out, at any time, in all weathers, to save a life! 🛟

Volunteering with us is a rewarding role that supports and gives back to your local community!

If you are interested in joining HM Coastguard as a Coastguard Rescue Officer you must:

🔵 Be aged 18 years or over.
🟡 Hold a full UK driving license.
🔵 Live or work within a reasonable distance of the Coastguard Rescue station.
🟡 Be physically fit and able to pass a Coastguard health assessment and undergo a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme check.

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided. You must be able to attend all training dates listed on the application form.

For further information and to apply, please visit the following link.

https://hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard

Recruitment closes Sunday 7th June 2026.

The Coastguard Rescue Service is made up of volunteers who carry out rescues and help those in distress around our coast.