Maintenance Technician (River Boats)

Le Boat, part of Travelopia and a leading river cruising holiday operator, is looking for an experienced maintenance technician for its base in Occitanie, France. The role is permanent and starts immediately, working under the workshop manager to prepare and maintain the hire fleet.

The role:

• Receive boats, carry out winter preparations, spring commissioning, autumn handling and stocking of the marine shop
• Keep the fleet to a high standard for reliability and customer satisfaction
• Make sure boats are presented in perfect condition
• Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedules
• Work closely with the lead technician and base manager to prioritise tasks
• Travel to other sites for emergency repairs when needed
• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repair on 36 and 45 foot fibreglass boats, including pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrics, propane and hydraulic connections
• Help with handling, commissioning, decommissioning and fuel dock operations as required

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Referral programme
• Access to Travelopia group benefits
• Winter season from November to March, working Monday to Friday

• Proven experience in a technical maintenance role, ideally in a marine, nautical, industrial or mechanical setting
• Solid basic mechanical knowledge
• Previous boat maintenance experience is a considerable advantage
• Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions
• Knowledge of marine engines and performance systems is a plus
• Additional technical skills such as electrics, air conditioning, heating, carpentry or fibreglass work are valued
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Passion for leisure boating; previous experience welcome
• Valid driving licence
• Spoken English essential and good French
• Full eligibility to work in France