Marine Technician - Boat Maintenance Technician

Travelopia Group ATS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Position:Marine Technician - Boat Maintenance Technician
Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Department: Operations
Contract type: Permanent - full time
Line Manager: Base Manager

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

• 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 cosmetic fiberglass repairs. (Training will be provided)
• Maintain the fleet to the highest of standards in terms of presentation to the customer and reliability.
• Maintain maintenance schedule as per manufacturers 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.

What we are looking for:

Skills, experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training

• Must have proven years of experience as a Maintenance Tech ideally in marine, boating or car industry or at least.
• Experience in General Maintenance (Tourism or Hospitality) or Mechanical /Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC/Handyman repair background.
• 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.
• Fluency in English.
• Driving license required
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Available for working at weekends during the season (April - October)

Highly desirable and advantageous:

• Knowledge of marine diesel vessels (knowledge of Nanni motors as an advantage).
• Certificate from a marine college or equivalent (an advantage).
• Other language skills such as Dutch, German, French would be a bonus.
• A passion for boating and relevant experience on boats would be ideal.

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 source 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.

Advantage

• Salary based on experience
• Annual Bonus
• Annual salary review and increase based on company and individual performance
• Referral program (from £250 up to £500 / referral)
• Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts)
• Le Boat uniform
• Training and career progression