BLS AG
Interlaken
Carpenter / Nautical Officer Brienz Lake
- 30 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
80-100%
We like lakes, we like nature, we like our guests – and we like people who want to contribute together 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. You will 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 together 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. You will have the opportunity to complement your craft passion with nautical training to become a sailor, machinist or even ship captain.
Carpenter / Nautical Officer Brienz Lake
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 half-year
You bring with you:
- Completed training as a carpenter or joiner 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 responsibility awareness
- 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 dreamlike 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
David Lorenzo
Head of Shipyard Interlaken
+41 79 832 57 66
Susanne Gasser
HR Specialist
+41 58 327 48 84
