At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair our stunning fleet of narrowboats while engaging with customers.
- Company: Join Foxhangers Canal Holidays, a passionate team since 1997.
- Benefits: Enjoy a beautiful working environment, company pension, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with a supportive team and great career growth.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in a unique setting and develop your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Foxhangers Canal Holidays have been delighting customers since 1997 with our beautiful fleet of narrowboats and exciting holiday adventures.
Based on the stunning, historic, Kennet and Avon canal near Devizes, Wiltshire, we now seek a motivated and passionate
Boatyard Maintenance Technician to work as an integral part of our boat operations team.
Working within our Operations Department, the Boat Technician plays a vital hands‑on role in the day‑to‑day running of a thriving canal boat business.
This is a practical, varied, and customer‑facing position that requires strong technical ability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of our engineering and maintenance work.
The role centres on diagnosing and resolving diesel engine, electrical and plumbing issues across our holiday hire fleet, as well as supporting repairs and FMS fault‑finding for privately owned boats.
You will also assist our boat‑building team and contribute to general site maintenance.
A strong work ethic, good problem‑solving skills, and a calm, customer‑focused approach are essential — particularly when conducting boat handovers, welcoming customers, or dealing with occasional sensitive issues or minor disputes.
With an experienced and supportive team around you, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid engineering skills to develop further within a friendly and passionate business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
- Hire fleet – engineering & electrical checking and maintenance
- Hire fleet – member of breakdown and call‑out assistance team
- Diagnosing and resolving diesel, electrical and plumbing faults
- Repairs and maintenance to privately owned vessels
- Hull maintenance slipway/docking works to take vessels out of the water
- Assisting the boat‑building team with practical tasks
- Supporting general site and property maintenance
- Customer interaction during handovers, servicing visits and technical support
- HOURS
This is a part‑time role with hours shaped around the skills and availability of the successful candidate.
- A core requirement is availability on our hire fleet turnaround days — currently
- Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
— along with the ability to cover evening and weekend call‑outs on a rota basis.
- REQUIRED TRAITS AND VALUES
- Resilient, meticulous & consistent
- Fit and relatively agile
- Good team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise jobs
- Initiative
- Some flexibility in working hours
- PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (or willingness to learn)
- Diesel engine knowledge and maintenance skills
- AC & DC electrical knowledge with fault‑finding ability
- Plumbing knowledge and fault‑finding skills
- Welding skills (training can be provided)
- All Terrain Forklift driving
- Grounds and property maintenance
- Boat Master/Helmsman licence (training can be provided)
- First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)
BENEFITS
- Company pension scheme
- A beautiful working environment right on the Kennet & Avon Canal
- The chance to be part of a small, dedicated and passionate team
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P/T Boatyard Maintenance Technician in Devizes employer: Foxhangers Ltd
Foxhangers Ltd offers a unique opportunity to work in a picturesque setting along the Kennet & Avon Canal, where you can develop your technical skills while being part of a supportive and customer-focused team. We prioritise employee growth through hands-on experience and training, ensuring that our technicians are well-equipped to deliver outstanding service and high-quality maintenance. Join us for a rewarding part-time role that combines your passion for boating with a commitment to excellence.
