Marine Technician H/F

At Leopard Catamarans, we design spacious, robust, performance-driven cruising catamarans.

Leopard Catamarans is part of the leading specialist travel group, Travelopia, which is owned by global investment firm KKR. Travelopia Yachts has been in business since 1969, and Travelopia brings together over 2000 colleagues from around the world who work together to create industry-leading travel experiences.

The yacht sales activity at Travelopia Yachts includes the sale of new Leopard Catamarans, new charter yachts in the Moorings and Sunsail ownership programmes, as well as used boats.

The secret to our success lies in our exceptional teams, united by the same mission: to enrich lives through delivering inspiring experiences on the water.

Summary: The primary objective of the Marine Technician position is to attend to repairs and maintenance on the new Leopard catamarans under warranty.

What you will be doing:

• Perform repairs on new boats during the commissioning & warranty process (mainly in Saint Raphael, France).
• Properly troubleshoot, diagnose, & repair various boat systems (power & sail) in a timely manner. Including but not limited to:

1. Plumbing
2. Water makers
3. Generators
4. Engines
5. Invertors
6. Electronics
7. Fit & finish issues (gelcoat/fiber and basic carpentry work)
8. Caulking

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in marine maintenance.
• Handle multiple work orders and utilize computer/mobile systems to document work that has been performed.
• Work with sales agents and aftersales officer with projects as they develop.
• Preparation of boats for events and boat shows.
• Participate to Yacht acceptance and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and/or qualifications:

• Fluent French /English is essential
• Strong team player
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
• Previous experience in a customer-orientated environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Essential understanding of the technical facets encompassing boat construction, boat systems, and boat maintenance.
• Electrical and cabinetry repair experience is desirable
• Valid driver’s license
• Ideally a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience minimum in the yacht industry.
• Ability to travel approximately 6 to 7 weeks annually for after-sales interventions, deliveries, boat show events, etc., both within France and internationally.