Head Technician

**Exciting Career Opportunity for Experienced Senior Mechanical Maintenance / Head Technician.**

Position**:Head Technician (water sport industry)**
Location**:Strassbourg area**
Contract**:Full time, permanent role (CDI)**

**At a glance**

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong experienced team lead to join the Le Boat team where you will play a key role in preparing the boat yard for arriving customers for the season.

**What you will be doing**
- Managing maintenance activities (mechanics, electricity, carpentry, fiberglass work).
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and more.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to junior technicians, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
- Collaborating with Regional Manager to ensure efficient operation and timely completion of tasks, purchasing spare parts, managing stock.
- Oversee and participate boat winterization and off-season maintenance, ensure team safety.
- Participating in off-site repairs and emergency call-outs as needed during season (April-October)

**What we are looking for**:
**Skills, experience, knowledge, qualifications, and training**
- Proven experience in boat or car maintenance.
- Comprehensive understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and other technical systems.
- Leadership abilities and a passion for mentoring junior technicians.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Valid driver's license and **full eligibility to work in France.**:

- Fluency in English is required.
- Available for working at Saturdays during the season (April - October) and Sundays by rota basis.

**Advantageous**:

- Certificate from a marine college or equivalent (an advantage).
- A passion for boating and relevant experience.
- Other language skills as German, French would be desirable.

**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
- Access to Travelopia group benefits (holiday discounts)
- Exciting work environment with the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada.

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 license 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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Status: Cadre

Pay: 2,400.00€ - 2,800.00€ per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hesse: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your salary expectation (gross monthly)?

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 3 years (required)
- Mechanical: 1 year (preferred)
- Electrical: 1 year (preferred)
- Plumbing: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- French (preferred)
- German (preferred)
- English (preferred)

License/Certification:

- driving license (preferred)

**Location**:

- Hesse (preferred)

Work Location: In person