Boat Maintenance Technician

About the role

Le Boat is seeking an experienced Boat Maintenance Technician to join its Operations team at the Laggan‑Loch base in the Highlands. The role is seasonal, full‑time, and involves preparing the fleet for the summer charter season and providing technical support to guests.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane and hydraulic systems.
• Install and service electrical, HVAC and mechanical equipment on vessels.
• Perform cosmetic fiberglass repairs and routine maintenance to keep the fleet in pristine condition.
• Maintain maintenance schedules, manage inventory of parts, and ensure compliance with manufacturers’ warranties.
• Conduct boat orientations, training and lock‑through runs for customers, ensuring they feel confident.
• Provide on‑call emergency repairs, including off‑site call‑outs, hauling, launching, commissioning and de‑commissioning of boats.
• Handle gas dock operations, fueling, watering and pump‑out of holding tanks.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician, preferably in marine, boating or related mechanical/electrical fields.
• Ability to read specifications and installation instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English.
• Valid UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Availability to work weekends during the May‑October season.

Required skills

• Diesel engine maintenance
• Electrical and hydraulic system repair
• Propane system servicing
• HVAC installation and maintenance
• Fiberglass cosmetic repair
• Boat launching, commissioning and de‑commissioning
• Fueling and pump‑out operations

What we offer

• Seasonal full‑time contract until 31 October 2026.
• Opportunity to work in a scenic Highland location with a leading inland‑waterway holiday operator.
• Training on specific boat systems and on‑the‑job support.