Technician for boat fleet maintenance, Hindeloopen

Maintenance Technician Location Hindeloopen, Friesland, Netherlands

Contract Type Permanent

Responsibilities

Receiving boats, winter preparations, spring commissioning, fall hauling, and stocking the marine shop.

Maintain the 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 45 ft. fiberglass boats, handling technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane, and hydraulic connections.

Qualifications

Technical studies or hands‑on experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps, or HVAC repair and general maintenance.

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 Hindeloopen, Friesland, Netherlands.

Full eligibility to work in Netherlands

Previous experience in boat maintenance is highly advantageous.

Knowledge of marine diesels and proficient systems is a plus.

High level of fluency in English or German would be a strong advantage.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.

Training and extensive career opportunity.

Referral program.

Access to Travelopia group benefits (travel discounts).

Working Hours

40 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 Friesland– Hindeloopen region.

About 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 licence 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.

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!

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Travel Arrangements

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