Marine Technician - Boat Maintenance Technician
Travelopia Group ATS
Vinkeveen, Netherlands
Published 3 weeks ago
Marine Technology
Permanent
Exciting Career Opportunity for Maintenance Techncians
Position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / BOAT FLEET MAINTENANCE
Location: Vinkeveen, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career or 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.
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 during season.
- 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.
What We Are Looking For:
Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Training
- Technical studies or hands-on experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps, or HVAC repair and general maintenance.
- A strong desire to learn and enhance technical skills.
- Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions.
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Passion for boating and prior experience are welcomed.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work on-site in Vinkeveen, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- High level of fluency in English
- Full eligibility to work in Netherlands.
Advantages:
- Previous experience in boat maintenance is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of marine diesels and proficient systems is a plus.
- Additional languages like Dutch, German, French is highly desirable.
- Fluency any of the following languages would be a bonus: Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Slovak, Greek, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Slovenian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Training and extensive career opportunity
- Relocation support (travel expenses, accomodation on our boats for a temporary period)
- Referral program.
- Access to Travelopia group benefits (travel discounts).
Working hours: 38 hours per week
- Winter season: Nov - Mar; operating Mon - Fri
- 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 Utrecht region.
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.
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!
#LI-SV1
#LI-ONSITE
Position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / BOAT FLEET MAINTENANCE
Location: Vinkeveen, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career or 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.
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 during season.
- 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.
What We Are Looking For:
Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Training
- Technical studies or hands-on experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps, or HVAC repair and general maintenance.
- A strong desire to learn and enhance technical skills.
- Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions.
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Passion for boating and prior experience are welcomed.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work on-site in Vinkeveen, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- High level of fluency in English
- Full eligibility to work in Netherlands.
Advantages:
- Previous experience in boat maintenance is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of marine diesels and proficient systems is a plus.
- Additional languages like Dutch, German, French is highly desirable.
- Fluency any of the following languages would be a bonus: Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Slovak, Greek, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Slovenian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Training and extensive career opportunity
- Relocation support (travel expenses, accomodation on our boats for a temporary period)
- Referral program.
- Access to Travelopia group benefits (travel discounts).
Working hours: 38 hours per week
- Winter season: Nov - Mar; operating Mon - Fri
- 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 Utrecht region.
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.
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!
#LI-SV1
#LI-ONSITE