Marine technician - boat fleet maintenance

TCS World Travel; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Annual bonus (up to 1 month salary)

Uniform provided

Referral program

Travelopia group benefits

Winter season work Mon-Fri with Xmas休

Job summary

Le Boat, part of Travelopia, is seeking a strong experienced mechanic/technician to join the team and prepare the boat yard for arriving customers for the season. You will be proficient in maintaining and operating marine diesel vessels, electrical and mechanical systems, and conducting boater training prior to charter departures.

You will travel with company vehicles for on-site and off-site repairs, support during charters, and ensure boats are turned around in pristine condition with

Qualifications

• Proven years of experience as a tech in marine/boating industry.
• Certificate from a marine college or equivalent (advantage).
• Ability to read specifications and installation instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Excellent organizational prioritizing skills.
• A passion for boating with relevant experience.
• Team lead experience would be a bonus to progress further.
• Driving license is a must.
• Fully eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane and hydraulic connections.
• Perform installations of electrical, HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Carry out small cosmetic fiberglass repairs.
• Maintain fleet to high standards of presentation and reliability.
• Maintain maintenance schedule per manufacturers warranty.
• Manage inventory of parts.
• Educate clients during boat orientation and trail runs.
• Provide technical assistance and breakdown support during cruises.
• Attend off-site locations for emergency repairs as required.
• Hauling/launching, commissioning and de-commissioning of fleet.

Skills

Marine technician experience

Read specifications

Interpersonal skills

Team lead experience

Driving license

Education

Marine college certificate

Tools

Nanni motors knowledge

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to carry out a wide range of duties determined by business needs.
• 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.
• Winter season: Nov - Mar; operating Mon - Fri, 2 weeks Christmas closure.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Driving license is a must.
• Fully eligible to work in the UK.

Company

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 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.

Benefits

• 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 (up to 1 month salary - for permanent employees).
• Le boat uniform.
• Referral program and bonuses from £250 up to £500 equal to local currency / referral.
• Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts).
• Winter season: Nov - March working Mon - Fri. Christmas closure.
• Exciting work environment with the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada.