
Website Le Boat
Le Boat, part of Travelopia, is the world leader in boat holidays on waterways. With 37 bases in 9 countries and a fleet of 950 charter boats, we attract more than 120,000 customers from all over the world every season.
Maintenance Technician M/F
Start date: Immediate
Type of contract: Permanent
contract Start date at the earliest
Line manager: Workshop manager
Are you a recent graduate and want to launch your career or an experienced technician looking for new horizons? Look no further! Le Boat, a proud Travelopia member, invites you to embark on a rewarding adventure with us.
Your role: Maintenance Technician M/F
As a valued member of the Le Boat team, you will play a key role in preparing our nautical base for the coming season. Your responsibilities will include receiving boats, winter preparations, spring commissioning, fall handling, and marine shop storage.
What you’ll do:
– Maintain our fleet to the highest standards for customer satisfaction and reliability.
– Ensure that the boats are in perfect condition.
– Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedules.
– Gain hands-on experience in the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, including small fiberglass repairs (training provided).
– Work closely with the Chief Technician and Base Manager to effectively prioritize tasks.
– Be willing to travel to outside sites for emergency repairs.
– Participate in handling, commissioning, decommissioning, and gas bar operations as required.
– Take charge of the mechanical maintenance/repair of 36 and 45 foot fiberglass boats, by intervening on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical installations, propane and hydraulic connections.
What we are looking for:
Skills, experience, knowledge, qualifications and training
– Technical studies or practical experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps or air conditioning repair and general maintenance.
– Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
– Good communication skills to collaborate with the maintenance team and support customers during the season.
– Valid driver’s license.
– Ability to work on-site in Hesse
– Fluency in English and French
– Full eligibility to work in France.
Assets:
– Previous experience in boat maintenance is a great advantage.
– A strong willingness to learn and improve technical skills.
– Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions.
– Knowledge of marine engines and high-performance systems is a plus.
– Passion for boating and previous experience are welcome.
– Additional languages such as Spanish, Italian, Dutch, or German are a bonus.
Working Hours:
– Winter season: November – March; in operation from Monday to Friday
– Summer season: April – October; Opening days Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (public holidays then Tuesday or Thursday and Sunday with flexibility to work on weekends if required.)
Why choose Le Boat?
Le Boat, part of Travelopia, is the world leader in boat holidays on waterways. With 37 bases in 9 countries and a fleet of 950 charter boats, we attract more than 120,000 customers from all over the world every season. A global company working in 45 source markets around the world with 6 sales offices (UK, Canada, Germany, France, South Africa and Australia). We have been established for over 50 years and are passionate about providing exceptional quality and service.
We offer:
– Competitive salary based on experience, with annual review.
– Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities. Career development.
– Annual bonus based on company goals and individual performance (from €500 up to one month’s salary – for permanent employees).
– Additional payment for weekend work and on-call duty.
– Le Boat uniform.
– Referral program with bonus (£250 to £500 or equivalent in local currency/referral).
– Access to Travelopia Group benefits (holiday discounts).
– A stimulating working environment with the No. 1 leader in houseboat holidays in Europe and Canada.
Join the market leader and be part of the leading provider of boating holidays in Europe and Canada! Le Boat offers you the opportunity to work with the world’s largest fleet of luxury houseboats in the world’s most breathtaking sailing destinations.
Your journey starts here – all aboard!
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To apply for this job please visit globalcareers.travelopia.com.