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Exciting Career Opportunity for Recent Graduates and Experienced Technicians!

Position: Technician / Boat mechanic (F/H)
Location: Guipry-Messac, Brittany
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Permanent (CDI)
Line Manager: Head Technician

Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced technician seeking new horizons? Look no further! Le Boat, a proud member of Travelopia, invites you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Your Role: Boat Maintenance Technician

As a valued member of the Le Boat team, you will play a pivotal role in preparing our boat yard for the upcoming season. Your responsibilities will include receiving boats, winter preparations, spring commissioning, fall hauling, and stocking the marine shop.

What We Are Looking For:

Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Training

- Technical studies or hands-on experience related to diesel engines (car, lorry, boat) or Mechanical maintenance
- Any relevant experiences as Maintenance Technician working with hydraulic systems or water pumps or general maintenance (hotel, camping)
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Good communication skills to work together with Maintenance team and provide support to Customers.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work on-site in Guipry-Messac
- Fluency in English or French
- Full eligibility to work in France.

Advantageous:

- Previous experience in boat maintenance is highly advantageous.
- A strong desire to learn and enhance technical skills.
- Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of marine diesels and proficient systems is a plus.
- Additional languages like Dutch, or German is a bonus.
- Passion for boating and prior experience are welcomed.

Working hours:

- Summer season: Apr – Oct off days Tue or Thurs plus Sunday with flexibility to work during weekends when it required.
- We are flexible! We can offer full time / part time, seasonal contract or permanent employment.
- Winter season: Nov – Mar; operating Mon – Fri

What You Will Be Doing:

- Maintain our fleet to the highest standards for customer satisfaction and reliability.
- Ensure boats are in impeccable condition for presentation.
- Follow manufacturer maintenance schedules.
- Gain hands-on experience in installing electrical and mechanical equipment, including small fiberglass repairs (training provided).
- Collaborate closely with the Head Tech & Base Manager to efficiently prioritize tasks.
- Be ready to travel to off-site locations for emergency repairs.
- Participate in hauling/launching, commissioning, de-commissioning, and gas dock operations as required.
- Work closely with the Head Technician to be responsible of mechanical maintenance/repairs on 36 and 45ft. fiberglass boats, handling technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane, and hydraulic connections.

- Duty Call out Technician is by Rota, could be required to cover the Region.

Why Choose Le Boat?

Le Boat, part of the Travelopia group, is the world’s leading provider of self-drive boating holidays, with over 55 years of experience. We offer an unforgettable holiday experience across Europe and Canada's inland waterways. Our fleet, crafted to suit all party sizes and budgets, requires no license or prior boating experience, making it accessible to everyone. With guests from around the globe, including North America, Germany, and France, Le Boat operates in 9 countries with France's Canal du Midi as the most famous and popular cruising ground.  

We Offer:

- Salary based on experience. Annual salary review and increase. 
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities. Career progression.
- Annual bonus based on Company’s target and individual performance (from €500 up to 1 month salary - for permanent employees)
- Extra payment for weekend work
- Le boat uniform
- Referral program and bonuses from £250 up to £500 equal to local currency / referral
- Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts)
- Exciting work environment with the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada.

Join the market leader and become part of the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada! Le Boat offers you the opportunity to work with the world's largest fleet of luxury houseboats in the most breathtaking boating destinations.

Your journey starts here – come aboard!