Key Skills

Job Description

Position: Experienced Maintenance Technician / Marine Technician Location: Vinkeveen, Utrecht region - the Netherlands Department: Operations Start Date: as soon as possible Contract type: Permanent – full time 38 hours p/w Line Manager: Base manager At a glance This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic/technician to join the Le Boat team where you will play a key role in maintaining and preparing the charter boat fleet for and during the season. You should be proficient in all operations and maintenance of boats including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. You will also instruct our customers on how to operate and manoeuvre their boat, prior to leaving on their holiday. What You Will Be Doing Knowledge of marine diesel engine (knowledges of Nanni engine would be an advantage). You will carry out technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems. Ability to perform installations of electrical 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. Manage the stock inventory to ensure an adequate supply of spare parts. Instruct and educate clients during boat orientation and carry out handover tuition including the passage through a lock 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. Fuel dock operations as needed, watering, fuelling, and pumping out holding tanks. Ensure boats are in maintained in good condition, ready for their next departure 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 Technician / Mechanic in marine, boating or car industry. Experience with electrical, mechanical and plumbing repair is a must. 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 boating experience. Fluent in English or Dutch, other language skills are beneficial like fluency in French or German. Valid driving license and experience. Living at commutable distance Fully eligible to work in the Netherlands All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references We offer Competitive salary based on experience. Training and extensive career opportunity. Referral program. Access to Travelopia group benefits. Working hours: 38 hours per week 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 and flexibility to work on weekends. Winter season: Nov – Mar; operating Mon – Fri Why choose Le boat? Le Boat, part of the Travelopia group, is the world’s leading provider of self-drive boating holidays, with over 55 years of experience. We offer an unforgettable holiday experience across Europe and Canada's inland waterways. Our fleet, crafted to suit all party sizes and budgets, requires no license or prior boating experience, making it accessible to everyone. With guests from around the globe, including North America, Germany, and France, Le Boat operates in 9 countries with France's Canal du Midi as the most famous and popular cruising ground.

Core Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and prepare the charter boat fleet, including its diesel engines, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and plumbing systems, while managing maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory. Instruct customers in boat operation and provide handovers, technical support, emergency call-outs, and other seasonal fleet and dock operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven technician or mechanic experience in the marine, boating, or automotive industry, with electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repair experience. The role also requires the ability to read technical specifications, strong organization and customer service skills, boating enthusiasm, a valid driving license, eligibility to work in the Netherlands, and fluency in English or Dutch; a marine college certificate or equivalent is an advantage.

Benefits

• Training
• Career Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Travelopia Group Benefits