Head Technician - Boat fleet maintenance, Hindeloopen

Exciting Opportunity for a Head Technician in Hindeloopen - Netherlands Position:

Head Technician (Boat Fleet Maintenance)

Start Date:

Immediate

Contract Type:

Permanent

Line Manager:

Base Manager / Regional Manager

Le Boat, a proud member of Travelopia, invites you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Your Role Le Boat is looking to strengthen its team by recruiting an experienced Head Technician. As an experienced mechanic, the Head Technician will be responsible for the technical team tasked with maintaining the boat fleet at an optimal level. You will manage the team's work schedules and oversee repairs, including all workshop operations, equipment, tools, and spare parts inventory.

What You Will Be Doing

Supervise the corrective and preventive maintenance of boat engines, showcasing your expertise in mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and laminating tasks.

Regularly inspect the condition of boats inside and out, ensuring our fleet always sails in top‑notch shape.

Take charge of workshop operations, weaving a tapestry of efficiency and ensuring a workplace where safety reigns supreme.

Handle equipment, tools, diesel stock, boat supplies, and gas bottles with finesse, contributing to the seamless flow of operations.

Assist the Base Manager in fleet management and planning, showcasing your strategic prowess.

Support the Base Manager in the mystical art of sourcing spare parts, ensuring our boats are always ready to set sail.

Supervise and manage boat operation instructions given to customers, ensuring smooth boating experiences.

Assist the Base Manager in resolving technical issues during the season, bringing your problem‑solving skills to the forefront.

Oversee the winterizing of boats and repair work during the offseason, ensuring our fleet emerges stronger each season.

Ensure safety equipment is worn by the team when necessary, championing a culture of safety first.

Contribute to achieving base objectives, adding your magic touch to our collective success.

Be a hands‑on team leader who is also responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance and on‑call duty to support customers.

What We Are Looking For Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, And Training

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

Previous experience in boat maintenance.

Ability to navigate through specifications and installation instructions with ease.

Knowledge of marine diesels and proficient systems.

Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.

A deep‑seated passion for boating; any prior experience is a welcomed addition.

What about you

Relevant team‑leading experience in a similar maintenance technician role, ideally tourism or hospitality industry.

Hold a valid driver's license, ready to navigate both on land and water.

High level of fluency in at least one of: English, Dutch, German.

Full eligibility to work in Netherlands.

Live at commutable distance from Hindeloopen.

Available to start immediately.

Working hours

Summer season: Apr– Oct; Operating Days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat (off days, Sun – then a Tue or Thurs)

Duty Call out Technician is by rota, could be required to cover the region. (5pm - 9pm)

Winter season: Nov– Mar; operating Mon – Fri 9am - 5pm, 2 weeks Christmas break

We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience. Annual salary review and increase.

Comprehensive training and development opportunities. Career progression.

Annual bonus based on Company’s target and individual performance (up to 1 month salary - for permanent employees).

Extra payment for Sunday work.

Le boat uniform.

Referral program and bonuses from£250 up to £500 equal to local currency / referral.

Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts).

Winter season: Nov - March working Mon - Fri. Christmas closure.

Exciting work environment with the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada.

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 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.

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!

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