MDL Careers

The role will include but not limited to:

• To assist the Marina Manager in the day-to-day operations at Ocean Village Marina; working alongside the team to ensure the effective and efficient running of site operations always ensuring excellence in customer service and experience.
• As an Assistant Manager, you are responsible for successful onboarding, training, and development of your team.
• You will ensure your team are briefed daily and are clear as to their duties and workload. Any comms’ will be delivered in a professional, open, polite, and respectful way.
• You will ensure that new team members joining alongside your existing team receive the training, development and support needed to deliver a great customer experience and keep themselves and others safe.
• Know how to handle periods of change and lead a team through such periods, displaying motivating and encouraging behaviours.
• To oversee routine maintenance; ensuring the marina remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well presented at all times and to complete the required safety checks.
• To ensure the highest levels of customer service and experience at all times, demonstrating pro-active awareness to exceed expectations and act upon any potential concerns before issues occur.
• To establish a good working relationship with staff, tenants and customers; which is based on trust and efficiency, you will have a warm and friendly approach.
• Excellent communication with the Marina Manager is paramount, ensuring they are kept informed of all relevant updates, occurrences, complaints, causes for concern and compliments.
• Maintaining the compliance records of the site, ensuring all requirements are kept up to date, actions completed as required and delivering excellent compliance and health and safety audit scores.

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

• Assist in the delivery of on time and purposeful 121’s, performance, and development reviews with your team.
• You will manage the staff rota, ensuring the business needs are covered with qualified team members on a daily basis. This may include covering shifts as required.
• To ensure the day-to-day operation and overall image of the site reflect the Company’s position as market leader.
• You will adopt a flexible approach to your role and work with your team for flexibility to deliver a stable, well run, and successful 7-day operation. This will include working weekends and covering operational day and night shifts as required.
• You’ll drive commercial performance to maximise marina and parking income, have a great working relationship with the berth holders and the tenant base onsite. You will ensure accurate billing and account management.
• We have clear safe working practices. As an Assistant Marina Manager, you are responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of your team. You will take a ‘hands-on’ approach to oversee activities ensuring your team carry out their duties in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy.
• Marketing communications via social media, newsletter and CRM will be a core responsibility.

There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.

To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference OVM26/2703.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th August 2026.

Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey. There may also be the opportunity to work at one of our other sites within the region. The role of our Casual Marina Operative will be to assist the team from time to time supporting the site with various tasks and shifts that require casual resource.

The role will include but not limited to:

• Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors.
• Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels.
• To carry out general maintenance tasks as required.
• Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner.
• To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently.
• Assisting in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services.
• Maintaining the security of the site.
• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly focused on compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards.

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

• Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Previous experience in a customer service environment (in a leisure/marina/hospitality industry an advantage).
• General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage).
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace.
• Confident use of IT systems.
• A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach.
• Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage).
• Competent swimmer (essential).
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.

There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.

To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference PEN25/2603.

Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026.

The role of our Casual Marina Operative will be to assist the team from time to time supporting the site with various tasks and shifts that require casual resource.

The role will include but not limited to:

• Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors
• Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels
• To carry out general maintenance tasks as required
• Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner
• To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently
• Assisting in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services
• Maintaining the security of the site
• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly focused on compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

• Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Previous experience in a customer service environment (in a leisure/marina/hospitality industry an advantage)
• General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage)
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
• Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace
• Confident use of IT systems
• A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach
• Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage)
• Competent swimmer (essential)
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent

There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.

To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference WLV26/2701.

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026.

As MDL continues to invest and grow, there has never been a better time to join. You will support senior leaders through an exciting period of growth, helping to coordinate Board and Senior Leadership Team activities, meetings, projects and key priorities.

If you are a confident and proactive Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrator with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, this could be the career move you have been looking for.

Join our supportive team at MDL with a highly competitive package, the opportunity to really make your mark, and a career in an industry where no two days are the same.

The role will include:

• Join our supportive team at MDL with a highly competitive package, the opportunity to really make your mark, and a career in an industry where no two days are the same.
• Manage Directors’ diaries, inboxes, meetings, travel arrangements and associated logistics.
• Coordinate Board and Senior Leadership activities, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, Board packs and related papers.
• Draft reports, presentations, briefing papers and confidential correspondence to a high standard.
• Provide administrative support across key business processes, including HR administration, expenses, credit card returns, benefits and group company reporting requirements.
• Support the organisation of projects, events, archiving, staff berthing and Sail Training Award administration.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and working in line with Company policies and standards.
• Play a lead role in maintaining a positive work culture within the Head Office through events, communications and other initiatives.

About you:

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Senior Administrator, or similar support role.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach when working with stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail, with confidence preparing agendas, minutes, reports, presentations and briefing papers.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement and maintain discretion when handling sensitive matters.
• Friendly, flexible and proactive, with experience coordinating travel, meetings or events, such as company conferences, would be an advantage.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Potential eligibility for staff bonus
• Pension Scheme
• 23 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Death in Service Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan including highstreet discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Berthing
• Holiday Park Discount
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Mortgage Advice
• Bike to Work
• Eyecare vouchers

There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.

To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference TYC26/2702.

Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026

You will be passionate about providing the best possible levels of customer service and will put the safety and the needs of the customer first every time. You will deliver an outstanding customer experience, exceeding expectations daily. This is a full-time position working 40 hours each week, Friday to Tuesday, 9.00am to 5.30pm. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.

The role will include but not limited to:

• Provide a meet and greet service to all members and visitors
• Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels
• To carry out general maintenance tasks as required
• Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner
• To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently
• Assisting in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services
• Maintaining the security of the site
• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly focused on compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

• Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Previous experience in a customer service environment (in a leisure/marina/hospitality industry an advantage)
• General maintenance skills (not essential but an advantage)
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
• Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace
• Confident use of IT systems
• A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach
• Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage)
• Competent swimmer (essential)
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent

There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.

To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference MER26/2701.

Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026.

This is a full-time position working up to 42 hours each week on Monday to Friday (winter shift pattern) and Thursday to Monday (summer shift pattern) supporting the marina operations activities. The successful applicant will be required to attend various training in the initial period of employment as part of a full induction process.

The prime tasks and responsibilities for this role are:

• To ensure the smooth day to day running of all operations in the Marina; coordinating, allocating and monitoring the work and activities of the marina team to ensure that daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out.
• To ensure all administrative tasks are completed in line with operational processes.
• Deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way
• Working with the management team to compile the staff rota to include optimum site cover at weekends and peak times and to conduct daily staff briefings.
• To allocate berths to annual berth holders and visitors along with the assistance of the Dockmasters and Management team.
• To instill in the team an ethos of flexible working hours driven by business demand.
• To support the management, coaching and development of staff to monitor customer’s satisfaction while constantly improving the customer experience ensuring excellence in customer service at all times.
• Know how to handle periods of change and lead a team through such periods, displaying motivating and encouraging behaviours.
• To oversee routine maintenance; ensuring the marina remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times and to complete the required safety checks.
• To ensure the highest levels of customer service and experience at all times.
• To establish a good working relationship with staff, tenants and customers; which is based on trust and efficiency.
• To ensure the Marina Manager is informed of any complaints or cause for concern.

The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:

• Deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way. All laid down Marina Regulations and company procedures and policies are adhered to at all times.
• Place our customers at the centre of all our business practices, ensuring outstanding customer care at all points of contact
• Ensure you are in the correct uniform and that it is clean, presentable, and well maintained at all times. To ensure the correct PPE is worn when necessary.
• All dealings with team members are carried out professionally, politely, and respectfully.
• To adopt a flexible attitude towards work location whilst providing the best in customer.

There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer. For information on how we will handle your application, you can view the Company’s full privacy notice on our website via this link.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to Susie Greenslade via email: susie@4leisurerecruitment.co.uk.

Closing date: Ongoing.