Exciting Career Opportunity for Experienced Technicians!
Are you 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: Senior Maintenance Technician / Marine 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, hydraulic systems, water pumps, or general maintenance.
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Good communication skills to work together with Maintenance team and provide support to Customers during the season.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work on-site in Nieuwpoort.
- Fluency in English or French or Flemish or Dutch
- Full eligibility to work in Belgium.
Advantageous:
- Previous experience in car or 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, German or Portuguese, Spanish or Italian is a bonus.
- Passion for boating and prior experience are welcomed.
Working hours:
- Winter season: Nov – Mar; operating Mon – Fri
- Summer season: Apr – Oct off days Tue or Thurs plus Sunday with flexibility to work during weekends when it required.
- On call duty on rota basis for extra payment (driving license and company car usage is required)
Why Choose Le Boat?
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 950 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.
We Offer:
- Competitive 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, extra payment for on call duty
- Le boat uniform
- Referral program and bonuses from £250 up to £500 equal to local currency / referral
- RELOCATION SUPPORT (reimburse travel cost to move to this area)
- 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!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract
Pay: Up to €20,00 per hour
Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Sunday or public holiday pay
• Vacation money

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nieuwpoort: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Could you please let us know your salary expectation (gross / month)?

License/Certification:

• Driving license (Required)

Location:

• Nieuwpoort (Preferred)

Work Location: In person