Head Technician - Nieuwpoort, België - Le Boat
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Beschrijving
Exciting Career Opportunity for Experienced Senior Maintenance Technician:
Position
:
Head Technician
Location:
Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Department:
Operations
Start Date:
as soon as possible
Contract type:
Permanent - full time 40 hours p/w
Line Manager:
Head technician
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 sources 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.At a glance
As a skilled mechanic, the Head Technician will lead our technical team in maintaining our boat fleet to the highest standards.
What you will be doing:
- Lead corrective and preventive maintenance on boat engines, overseeing mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and laminating tasks.
- Conduct regular inspections of boats to ensure optimal condition.
- Manage workshop operations and uphold workplace safety standards.
- Oversee inventory management of equipment, tools, and spare parts.
- Collaborate with the Base Manager in fleet management and planning.
- Assist in sourcing spare parts and resolving technical issues.
- Supervise boat operation instructions for customers and manage repair work during the offseason.
What we are looking for:
Skills, experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training
- Relevant studies in mechanics or diesel mechanics, or possess significant experience in the field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the maritime or nautical industry.
- Indepth knowledge of boats and proficiency in operating them.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and manage a team.
- Proficiency in cost control principles and customer orientation.
- Strong organizational skills and professional appearance.
- Valid driver's license and driving routine.
- Fluent in English.
- Full eligibility to work in Belgium
- Available for working at weekends during the season (April
- October)
Advantagous:
- Certificate from a marine college or equivalent (an advantage).
- A passion for boating and relevant experience.
- Other language skills as Dutch or German or French would be desirable.
- Fluency any of the following languages would be a bonus: Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Slovak, Greek, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Slovenian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish or Portuguese.
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.
- Le boat uniform
- Referral program and bonuses from £250 up to £500 equal to local currency / referral
RELOCATION SUPPORT (reimburse travel cost to move to Belgium):
- Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts)
- Exciting work environment with the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada.
Continue your career journey with Le Boat and become part of a dynamic team shaping the future of marine tourism.
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