Maintenance Technician / Boat Technician

Exciting Career Opportunity for Experienced Technicians!

Position: Maintenance Technician Location: Messac, Bretagne, France Start Date: Immediate Line Manager: Head Technician

Are you an experienced technician seeking new horizons? Look no further! Le Boat, a proud member of Travelopia, invites you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Your Role: Maintenance Technician

As a valued member of the Le Boat team, you will play a pivotal role in preparing our boat yard for the upcoming season. Your responsibilities will include receiving boats, winter preparations, spring commissioning, fall hauling, and stocking the marine shop.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Maintain our fleet to the highest standards for customer satisfaction and reliability.
• Ensure boats are in impeccable condition for presentation.
• Follow manufacturer maintenance schedules.
• Gain hands-on experience in installing electrical and mechanical equipment, including small fiberglass repairs (training provided).
• Collaborate closely with the Head Tech & Base Manager to efficiently prioritize tasks.
• Be ready to travel to off-site locations for emergency repairs.
• Participate in hauling/launching, commissioning, de-commissioning, and gas dock operations as required.
• Take charge of mechanical maintenance/repairs on 36 and 45ft. fiberglass boats, handling technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane, and hydraulic connections.

Work schedule :

• Summer season: Apr - Oct off days Tue or Thurs plus Sunday with flexibility to work during weekends when it required.
• Duty Call out Technician is by Rota, could be required to cover the Region.
• Winter season: Nov - Mar; operating Mon - Fri

What We Are Looking For : Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Training

• General maintenance experience.

• Technical studies or hands-on experience related to diesel engines or hydraulic systems or water pumps or HVAC repair.

• A strong desire to learn and enhance technical skills.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to work on-site in Messac.

• Fluency in English or French. :

• Full eligibility to work in France.

Nice to have :

• Job experience as car mechanic, electric or mechanic technician, hotel or camping maintenance, fleet maintenance would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in boat maintenance or passion for boating and prior experience driving boat are welcomed.
• Knowledge of marine diesels is a plus.
• Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions is advantageous.
• Additional languages like German or Dutch is a bonus.

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 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.

We Offer :

• Competitive salary based on experience up to €2300 basic per month
• Annual salary review and increase based on company and individual performance
• Annual Bonus (from €500 up to 1 month salary - for permanent employees)
• Extra payment for weekend work - RELOCATION SUPPORT (reimburse travel cost to move to this area)
• Referral program (from £250 up to £500 equal to local currency / referral)
• Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts)
• Le boat uniform
• Training and career progression

Join the market leader and become part of the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada! Le Boat offers you the opportunity to work with the world's largest fleet of luxury houseboats in the most breathtaking boating destinations.

Your journey starts here - come aboard!

Job Types : Full-time, Temporary, Permanent Contract length: 7 months

Salary : 1,900.00€ - 2,300.00€ per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Messac (35): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

• When are you able to start?

Experience :

• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Mechanical engineering: 1 year (preferred)

Language :

• english (preferred)
• french (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driving license (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person