Marine Technician - Boat Maintenance Technician

Travelopia Group ATS; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of boating holidays in the UK is seeking a Marine Technician to maintain and prepare their fleet for the season. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in maintenance, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for boating. Duties include technical interventions, client training, and ensuring boats are in pristine condition. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Salary review based on performance

Holiday discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Tech, ideally in the marine or automotive industries.
• Ability to read specifications and installation instructions.
• Driving license required and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical interventions on pumps and engines.
• Maintain high standards of fleet presentation and reliability.
• Instruct and educate clients during boat orientations.

Skills

Maintenance Tech experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Marine college certification or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic/technician to join the Le Boat team, playing a key role in preparing the boat yard for the season's arrivals.

You will be proficient in all boat operations and maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems, and will perform boater training with customers before their departure.

What you will be doing

• Performing technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane, and hydraulic connections.
• Installing electrical, HVAC, and mechanical equipment.
• Carrying out cosmetic fiberglass repairs (training provided).
• Maintaining the fleet to high standards of presentation and reliability.
• Following maintenance schedules as per manufacturer warranties.
• Managing inventory for parts supply.
• Instructing and educating clients during boat orientations and lock trail runs.
• Ensuring boat briefings and training leave customers confident.
• Traveling with company vehicles for emergency repairs and customer support (out-of-hours support included).
• Handling hauling/launching, commissioning, and de-commissioning of the fleet.
• Operating the gas dock, including watering, fueling, and pumping out tanks.
• Ensuring boats are in pristine condition for turnaround.
• Supporting customers with technical assistance, breakdowns, and information during their cruise.

What we are looking for:

Skills, experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Tech, ideally in marine, boating, or automotive industries.
• Experience in general maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or handyman repair.
• Ability to read specifications and installation instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships and delivering customer service.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Driving license required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Availability to work on weekends during the season (April - October).
• References satisfactory for employment.

Highly desirable and advantageous:

• Knowledge of marine diesel vessels, especially Nanni motors.
• Marine college certification or equivalent.
• Additional language skills (Dutch, German, French) are a plus.
• Passion for boating and relevant experience on boats.

Why Choose Le Boat?

Le Boat, part of Travelopia, is the world's leading provider of inland waterway boating holidays, operating 37 bases in 9 countries with a fleet of 950 charter boats. We attract over 120,000 customers each season and are committed to quality and service for over 50 years.

Benefits:

• Salary based on experience
• Annual bonus
• Salary review and increase based on performance
• Referral program (£250 - £500 per referral)
• Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts)
• Le Boat uniform
• Training and career progression opportunities