BLS AG
Thun
Painter / Nautical Officer Lake Thun
- 11 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Basic knowledge)
- 3604 Thun
About the job
80-100%
We like lakes, we like nature, we like our guests – and we like people who want to contribute with us to the successful future of BLS Shipping. We offer our employees a unique, varied and stable environment. With us, new horizons can be discovered, as you have the opportunity to complement your craft passion with nautical training to become a sailor, machinist or even ship captain.
About BLS Shipping
White ships. Blue water. Fresh air. The mountain world of the Bernese Oberland. What almost sounds like a cliché is nothing other than the fascination of shipping. For around 120 employees on and at Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, this is part of daily reality.
We like lakes, we like nature, we like our guests – and we like people who want to contribute with us to the successful future of BLS Shipping. We offer our employees a unique, varied and stable environment. With us, new horizons can be discovered, as you have the opportunity to complement your craft passion with nautical training to become a sailor, machinist or even ship captain.
Painter / Nautical Officer Lake Thun
This awaits you:
- Convincingly and competently advise and care for our national and international guests
- Control and sale of tickets
- Preparation and follow-up of the ships
- Participation in the nautical service (we train you)
- Maintenance and renewal of our fleet in the winter season
You bring with you:
- Completed training as a painter EFZ and several years of professional experience
- Driving licence category B
- Enjoyment in dealing with guests from different cultures
- Language skills: Very good German, oral English & French skills (or willingness to learn them)
- Strong safety and sense of responsibility
- Willingness for irregular work assignments (weekends / evenings)
Your benefits – look forward to:
- Receive a 2nd class GA or a half-fare travelcard as well as attractive travel discounts for the family and free international travel passes.
- You have free time when others work. You can work part-time, and there are allowances for night and weekend shifts.
- There is the possibility to purchase five to ten additional holiday days per year.
- We contribute 60 percent to the pension fund contributions.
- Generous long-service gifts already from five years of service.
- You can expect a dream workplace in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.
About BLS Shipping
White ships. Blue water. Fresh air. The mountain world of the Bernese Oberland. What almost sounds like a cliché is nothing other than the fascination of shipping. For around 120 employees on and at Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, this is part of daily reality.
We are happy to answer your questions
William Lotz
Head of Maintenance
+41 79 726 02 72
Roland Wüthrich
Head of Finance & Personnel
+41 58 327 26 12
