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Position: Maintenance Technician / Boat Technician
Location: Hindeloopen, Friesland, Netherlands
Contract Type: Permanent

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

Your Role: Maintenance Technician / Boat 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 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.
• Take charge of mechanical maintenance/repairs on 36 and 45ft. fiberglass boats, handling technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane, and hydraulic connections.

What We Are Looking For:

Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Training

• Technical studies or hands-on experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps, or HVAC repair and general maintenance.
• A strong desire to learn and enhance technical skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Passion for boating and prior experience are welcomed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work on-site in Hindeloopen, Friesland - the Netherlands.
• Fluency in English
• Full eligibility to work in the Netherlands.

Advantages:

• Previous experience in boat maintenance is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of marine diesels and proficient systems is a plus.
• Additional languages like Dutch, German, French is highly desirable.
   

We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Training and extensive career opportunity
• Referral program.
• Access to Travelopia group benefits.

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Summer season: Apr – Oct; Operating Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat (off days, Sun – then a Tue or Thur)
• Duty Call out Technician is by Rota, could be required to cover the region.
• Winter season: Nov – Mar; operating Mon – Fri

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.
 

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!

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