Position: Senior Marine technician
Location: Hindeloopen, Friesland
Department: Operations
Start Date: as soon as possible
Contract type: Permanent – full time 40 hours p/w
Line Manager: Base manager

At a glance
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic/technician to join the Le Boat team where you will play a key role in maintaining and preparing the charter boat fleet for and during the season.
You should be proficient in all operations and maintenance of boats including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. You will also instruct our customers on how to operate and manoeuvre their boat, prior to leaving on their holiday.

What you will be doing

• Knowledge of marine diesel engine (knowledges of Nanni engine would be an advantage).
• You will carry out technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform installations of electrical 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.
• Manage the stock inventory to ensure an adequate supply of spare parts.
• Instruct and educate clients during boat orientation and carry out handover tuition including the passage through a lock 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.
• Fuel dock operations as needed, watering, fuelling, and pumping out holding tanks.
• Ensure boats are in maintained in good condition, ready for their next departure
• 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 Technician/mechanic 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 boating experience.

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.
• 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 Netherlands up to €150/ ticket)
• Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts)
• Exciting work environment with the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada.

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.
Continue your career journey with Le Boat and become part of a dynamic team shaping the future of marine tourism. Apply now and set sail on your professional adventure!

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