Marine Technician - boat maintenance

Marine Technician - boat fleet maintenance

Position: Marine technician - boat fleet maintenance

Location: Chertsey, Surrey

Start Date: as soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent – full time 37.5 hours p/w

Line Manager: Base manager

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 901 charter boats, we attract more than 120,000 customers from all over the world each season. A global business working in 45 source 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.

• Knowledge of marine diesels vessels (knowledge of Nanni motors as an advantage).
• In charge of technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane and hydraulic connections.
• Ability to perform installations of electrical, HVAC 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 manufacturer warranty.
• Control of inventory for adequate supply of parts.
• Instruct and educate clients during boat orientation and trail runs through locks 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.
• Gas dock operations as needed, watering, fuelling, and pumping out holding tanks.
• Ensure boats are in good shape to be turned around and presented in pristine condition.
• 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.

• Must have proven years of experience as a Tech in marine or boating industry.
• 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 experience.
• Team lead experience would be a bonus to progress further.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Referral program.
• Access to Travelopia group benefits.
• 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 region.

If you're passionate about boats, thrive in a hands‑on role, and are ready to steer your career towards new horizons, join us on this exciting journey! Apply now and let's boat together!