le boat

Position: Marine technician - boat fleet maintenance
Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Start Date: as soon as possible
Contract type: Permanent – full time 37.5 hours p/w
Line Manager: Base manager

Le Boat, part of Travelopia, is the world’s leading provider of inland waterway boating holidays. Currently operating 37 bases in 9 countries, with a fleet of 901 charter boats, we attract more than 120,000 customers from all over the world each season. A global business working in 45 sources markets around the world with 6 sales offices (UK, Canada, Germany, France, South Africa & Australia). We have been established for over 50 years and are passionate about providing outstanding quality and service.

At a glance

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong experienced mechanic/technician to join the Le Boat team where you will play a key role in preparing the boat yard for arriving customers for the season.

You are proficient in all operations and maintenance of the boats including electrical and mechanical systems and performing boater training with customers prior to clients leaving on their charter. 

What you will be doing

• Knowledge of marine diesels vessels (knowledges of Nanni motors as an advantage).
• In charge of technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane and hydraulic connections.
• Ability to perform installations of electrical, HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform small cosmetic fiberglass repairs.
• Maintain the fleet to the highest of standards in terms of presentation to the customer and reliability.
• Maintain maintenance schedule as per manufactures warranty.
• Control of inventory for adequate supply of parts.
• Instruct and educate clients during boat orientation and trail runs through locks if needed.
• Ensure boat briefings and training leave customer feeling confident with their boat.
• Ability to travel with company vehicles to off-site locations to do emergency repairs and attend customer needs (a call out schedule will be put in place for out of hours support in season).
• Hauling/launching, commissioning and de-commissioning of fleet.
• Gas dock operations as needed, watering, fuelling, and pumping out holding tanks.
• Ensure boats are in good shape to be turned around and presented in pristine condition.
• Support customers throughout their cruise in terms of technical assistance, breakdown call outs and general tourist/boater information and advice.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to carry out a wide range of duties determined by business needs.

What we are looking for:

• Must have proven years of experience as a Tech in marine or boating industry.
• Certificate from a marine college or equivalent (an advantage).
• Ability to read specifications and installation instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build internal relationships and deliver exceptional service to customers.
• Excellent organization prioritizing skills.
• A passion for boating and relevant experience.
• Team lead experience would be a bonus to progress further

If you're passionate about boats, thrive in a hands-on role, and are ready to steer your career towards new horizons, join us on this exciting journey! Apply now and let's boat together!

We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Referral program.
• Access to Travelopia group benefits.
• Winter season: Nov – Mar; operating Mon – Fri
• 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.

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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