Marine Technician - boat fleet maintenance

Travelopia; Laggan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Referral bonuses

Travelopia group benefits

Job summary

Le Boat, part of Travelopia, invites applications for a Marine technician to join our boat fleet maintenance team at Kinloch Laggan in the Scottish Highlands. You will service and maintain diesel engines, electrical systems, pumps, batteries and HVAC to ensure vessels are guest-ready each season.

You will perform installations, small fiberglass repairs, manage maintenance schedules, and oversee parts inventory while training customers during boat orientation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a marine technician or mechanic in boating industry.
• Certificate from marine college or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to read specifications and installation instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organized with good prioritization; boating passion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service marine vessels and diesel engines.
• Carry out electrical, propulsion, and systems maintenance.
• Perform installations of electrical, HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Conduct small fiberglass repairs when needed.
• Keep fleet in top condition and on maintenance schedule.
• Manage parts inventory and order as required.
• Instruct clients during boat orientation and provide training.
• Be available for on-site and regional calls for maintenance.

Skills

Marine diesel engines

Electrical systems

HVAC installation

Fiberglass repair

Maintenance scheduling

Inventory management

Customer training

Boat handling

Troubleshooting

Education

Marine college certificate

Job description

Position: Marine technician - boat fleet maintenance
Location: Kinloch Laggan, Highland, United Kingdom
Start Date: as soon as possible
Contract type: Permanent – full time 37.5hours p/w
Salary: Depends on experience
Line Manager: Base manager

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.

At a glance

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

• 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 manufactures 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.

What we are looking for:

• 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.
• Lives at commutable distance from our base (Laggan Locks, Laggan, Spean Bridge PH34 4EB)
• Driving license is a must
• Fully eligible to work in the UK

Working hours:

• 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 Chsristmas closure

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 (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.