P/T Boatyard Maintenance Technician

Foxhangers Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Beautiful working environment

Dedicated and passionate team

Job summary

Foxhangers Ltd is looking for a dedicated Boatyard Maintenance Technician to join our team by the beautiful Kennet & Avon Canal. In this part-time role, you will diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical systems, and plumbing issues in our hire fleet and privately owned boats.

Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and a customer-focused approach. You'll be part of a supportive team, contributing to our commitment to outstanding service and high-quality maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of diesel engine maintenance preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
• Familiarity with plumbing systems and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve diesel, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Perform maintenance on hire fleet and privately owned vessels.
• Assist the boat-building team with tasks.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

AC & DC electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Welding skills

All Terrain Forklift driving

Job description

Foxhangers Canal Holidays have been delighting customers since 1997 with our beautiful fleet of narrowboats and exciting holiday adventures.

Based on the stunning, historic, Kennet and Avon canal near Devizes, Wiltshire, we now seek a motivated and passionate Boatyard Maintenance Technician to work as an integral part of our boat operations team.

Working within our Operations Department, the Boat Technician plays a vital hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day running of a thriving canal boat business. This is a practical, varied, and customer‑facing position that requires strong technical ability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of our engineering and maintenance work.

The role centres on diagnosing and resolving diesel engine, electrical and plumbing issues across our holiday hire fleet, as well as supporting repairs and FMS fault‑finding for privately owned boats. You will also assist our boat‑building team and contribute to general site maintenance.

A strong work ethic, good problem‑solving skills, and a calm, customer‑focused approach are essential — particularly when conducting boat handovers, welcoming customers, or dealing with occasional sensitive issues or minor disputes.

With an experienced and supportive team around you, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid engineering skills to develop further within a friendly and passionate business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Hire fleet – engineering & electrical checking and maintenance
• Hire fleet – member of breakdown and call‑out assistance team
• Diagnosing and resolving diesel, electrical and plumbing faults
• Repairs and maintenance to privately owned vessels
• Hull maintenance slipway/docking works to take vessels out of the water
• Assisting the boat‑building team with practical tasks
• Supporting general site and property maintenance
• Customer interaction during handovers, servicing visits and technical support

HOURS

This is a part‑time role with hours shaped around the skills and availability of the successful candidate. A core requirement is availability on our hire fleet turnaround days — currently Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays — along with the ability to cover evening and weekend call‑outs on a rota basis.

REQUIRED TRAITS AND VALUES

• Resilient, meticulous & consistent
• Fit and relatively agile
• Good team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise jobs
• Initiative
• Some flexibility in working hours

PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (or willingness to learn)

• Diesel engine knowledge and maintenance skills
• AC & DC electrical knowledge with fault‑finding ability
• Plumbing knowledge and fault‑finding skills
• Welding skills (training can be provided)
• All Terrain Forklift driving
• Grounds and property maintenance
• Boat Master/Helmsman licence (training can be provided)
• First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)

BENEFITS

• Company pension scheme
• A beautiful working environment right on the Kennet & Avon Canal
• The chance to be part of a small, dedicated and passionate team