Marine Technician M/F Laggan, Scotland
Job description
Position: Marine Technician M/F
Location: LAGGAN (Scotland)
Department: Operations
Contract type: Permanent – full time
Hours: 37.5 hours p/week (including weekends & bank holidays)
Line Manager: Base Manager
Salary: 2500 £
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic/technician to join the Le Boat team full time all year round where you will play a key role in preparing the boat yard for arriving customers for the season. Duties include assisting in the receiving of boats off trucks, prepping boats with equipment over the winter, commissioning and launching in the spring, and hauling in the fall.
You will also become proficient in all operations and maintenance of the boats including electrical and mechanical systems and performing boater training with customers prior to clients leaving on their charter. Trial runs are the very important customer orientation lessons that all clients of Le Boat receive before embarking on their boating vacation. Special attention is given to safety and the ability of the customer to handle the vessel. As well as being an expert in operating, maintaining, handling, and educating clients, your boating knowledge of the river Thames will be invaluable.
The ability to switch from a mechanical frame of mind to customer service will be a great asset.
MAIN DUTIES
- In charge of mechanical maintenance/repairs to 36 and 45ft. fiberglass boats as per company standards
- Knowledge of marine diesels and competent systems
- In charge of technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane and hydraulic connections
- Ability to perform installations of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Ability to perform small cosmetic fiberglass repairs
- Maintain maintenance schedule as per manufactures warranty
- Control of inventory for adequate supply of parts
- Liaise with Base Head Tech & Base Manager Day to day prioritizing work in efficient manner
- Ensure boat briefings and training leave customer feeling confident with their boat
- Ability to travel with company vehicles to off-site locations to do emergency repairs and attend customer needs (a call out schedule will be put in place for out of hours support in season)
- Hauling/launching, commissioning and de-commissioning of fleet
- Gas dock operations as needed, watering, fueling, and pumping out holding tanks
- Support customers throughout their cruise in terms of technical assistance, breakdown call outs and general tourist/boater information and advice.
- Enthusiasm and flexibility to carry out a wide range of duties determined by business needs.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Certificate from a marine college or equivalent (an advantage)
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build internal relationships and deliver exceptional service to customers
- Excellent organization prioritizing skills
- A passion for boating and relevant experience
ADVANTAGE
- Bonus CEX
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £2,500.00 per month
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
