Job Title: Maintenance Technician M/F

Company: Le Boat

Location: Hesse, Grand-Est, France

Job Type: Full Time

Your role: Maintenance Technician M/F

As a valued member of the Le Boat team, you will play a key role in preparing our nautical base for the coming season. Your responsibilities will include receiving boats, winter preparations, spring commissioning, fall handling, and marine shop storage.

What you'll do:

- Maintain our fleet to the highest standards for customer satisfaction and reliability.
- Ensure that the boats are in perfect condition.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedules.
- Gain hands-on experience in the installation of electrical and mechanical equipment, including small fibreglass repairs (training provided).
- Work closely with the Chief Technician and Base Manager to effectively prioritise tasks.
- Be willing to travel to outside sites for emergency repairs.
- Participate in handling, commissioning, decommissioning, and gas bar operations as required.
- Take charge of the mechanical maintenance/repair of 36 and 45 foot fiberglass boats, by intervening on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical installations, propane and hydraulic connections.

What we are looking for:

Skills, experience, knowledge, qualifications and training

- Technical studies and practical experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps or air conditioning repair and general maintenance.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Good communication skills to collaborate with the maintenance team and support customers during the season.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work on-site in Hesse
- Fluency in English and French
- Full eligibility to work in France.

Assets:

- Previous experience in boat maintenance is a great advantage.
- A strong willingness to learn and improve technical skills.
- Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions.
- Knowledge of marine engines and high-performance systems is a plus.
- Passion for boating and previous experience are welcome.
- Additional languages such as Dutch or German are a bonus.

Working Hours:

- Winter season: November – March; in operation from Monday to Friday
- Summer season: April – October; Opening days Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (public holidays then Tuesday or Thursday and Sunday with flexibility to work on weekends if required.)

Pourquoi choisir Le Boat?

Le Boat, qui fait partie de Travelopia, est le leader mondial des vacances en bateau sur les voies navigables. Avec 37 bases dans 9 pays et une flotte de 950 bateaux de location, nous attirons chaque saison plus de 120 000 clients du monde entier. Une entreprise mondiale travaillant dans 45 marchés sources à travers le monde avec 6 bureaux de vente (Royaume-Uni, Canada, Allemagne, France, Afrique du Sud et Australie). Nous sommes établis depuis plus de 50 ans et sommes passionnés par la fourniture d'une qualité et d'un service exceptionnels.

Nous offrons:

- Competitive salary based on experience, with annual review.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities. Career development.
- Annual bonus based on company goals and individual performance (from €500 up to one month's salary – for permanent employees).
- Additional payment for weekend work and on-call duty.
- Le Boat uniform.
- Referral program with bonus (£250 to £500 or equivalent in local currency/referral).
- Access to Travelopia Group benefits (holiday discounts).
- A stimulating working environment with the No. 1 leader in houseboat holidays in Europe and Canada.

Join the market leader and be part of the leading provider of boat holidays in Europe and Canada! Le Boat offers you the opportunity to work with the world's largest fleet of luxury houseboats in the world's most breathtaking sailing destinations.

Your journey starts here - all aboard!

Posted: 24/06/2025