MDL Careers

This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract. Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Torquay Marina. 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 TQ26/2702.

Closing Date: Thursday 12 November 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 send a copy of your CV to Fran Curtis at Dynam!te Recruitment via fran.curtis@dynamiterecruitment.com.

The role will include but not limited to:

• To ensure the smooth day-to-day running of all operations in the Lodge Park; plan and prioritise workload to ensure that daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out.
• To manage lodge bookings using online booking platform, ensuring payments are received prior to arrival.
• To co-ordinate with the cleaners to ensure all lodges are prepared and set up ready for visitors, stocks are monitored, maintained, and replenished as necessary.
• To ensure all relevant checks are carried out in accordance with the Company Health & Safety policy to include but not limited to, COSHH, Risk Assessments, annual servicing of boilers, PAT Testing, Legionella, smoke alarms and CO2 detectors including maintaining all records.
• To ensure the lodge park Guest information folders, Check in forms, manuals, COSHH and risk assessments are kept up to date, and any changes are communicated to the team.
• Coordinate with Management with regards to bookings, changes to lodges, demand, prices, and marketing.
• Deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way.
• Working with the management team to develop and lead an empowered and motivated staff structure that functions flexibly, whilst providing the best in customer experience and site cover, driving customer focus to the forefront of the marina team.
• To instill in your teams an ethos of flexible working hours driven by business demand.
• To help manage, coach and develop 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 consistently display motivating and encouraging behaviors.
• To undertake routine and reactive maintenance; ensuring the lodge park remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times and to complete the required safety checks.
• To plan and arrange periodic lodge refurbishments as and when required.
• 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 damage, complaints or cause for concern.
• To provide emergency cover or support for marina-based operations in the absence of a Marina Manager or as and when required during off peak times.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Marina Manager.

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 Code of Conduct Marina Regulations and company procedures and policies are always adhered to.
• Place our customers at the centre of all our business practices, ensuring outstanding customer care at all points of contact.
• To operate in accordance with MDL’s values; Warm and Friendly, Safe and Secure, Prompt and Efficient, Clean and tidy. Ensure you and your team are in the correct uniform and that it is clean, presentable, and always maintained. 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 whilst providing the best in customer experience and site cover; driving customer focus to the forefront of your activities and that of your team.
• To have previously operated in the leisure industry.
• To have demonstrable experience and knowledge in health and safety within a marina/leisure environment or other similar environment
• Be results orientated and keen to make improvements to already established businesses.
• Able to provide first class customer service.
• Ability to creatively troubleshoot and provide short term solutions when required ahead of long term fixes.
• Experience of working as a handyperson in the leisure industry (desirable).

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 WLV26/2702.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

The role will include but not limited to:

• To be responsible for the day to day operations at Cobbs Quay; working alongside their team to ensure the effective and efficient running of site operations ensuring excellence in customer service and experience at all times.
• To be accountable for the financial performance of your business(s) and run your marinas effectively, correctly and profitably.
• In conjunction with the site management teams, ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out, along with all routine maintenance to ensure the sites remains safe, secure, clean, tidy and well landscaped at all times.
• To ensure the day to day operation and overall image of the site reflects the Company’s position as market leader.
• To ensure all legal, HSE and company policies including financial policies are being adhered to.
• Working with the Marina Administrator to manage all marina and boatyard administration to ensure all records are maintained accurately in order to yield maximum revenue; assisting with marina and boatyard administration where necessary. To ensure payment is received for all services under the guidelines laid down.

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

• A proactive approach to customer service and any issues arising is adopted along with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• 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 experience and site cover; driving customer focus to the forefront of your activities.
• To manage site staff to ensure they are providing the best possible customer experience.
• To build and develop a professional close working relationship with senior management, central services and staff at your facility. To include the holding of regular staff meetings and undertaking annual appraisals.
• To place the customer at the forefront of your daily duties and ensure excellence in customer service and customer experience is achieved at all times.
• To deliver operational process and systems in accordance with the quality management systems of the MDL Way.

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 Russell Adams via email: russell.adams@admore-recruitment.co.uk

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 an average of 40 hours each week, Monday to Friday as standard, with the potential for occasional weekends, 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 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.
• Lifting vessels in accordance with our safe operating standards.
• 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).
• Previous boat lifting experience (not essential but an advantage).
• Competent swimmer (essential).
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.

These are exciting times to join MDL. As we enter a new financial year, we are launching a multi‑million‑pound growth strategy focused on strengthening our position as the UK’s leading marina owner and operator. Investments will enhance five flagship marinas with new restaurants, upgraded berth‑holder facilities, specialist berthing for narrowboats and jet skis, building refurbishments, improved parking solutions, and continued investment in pontoons, smart metering, Meter MACS, EV charging infrastructure and superyacht berthing.

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 here.

To apply, please click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference HPM26/2707.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026.

This is a full-time position working up to 42 hours each week Monday-Friday with occasional weekends supporting the marina operations activities.

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
• Lifting vessels in accordance with our safe operating standards
• 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
• Confident use of IT systems
• A practical, resourceful and common-sense approach
• Sound awareness of basic health and safety in the workplace
• Good practical boating skills/qualifications (not essential but an advantage)
• Previous boat lifting experience (not essential but an advantage)
• Competent swimmer (essential)
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent

These are exciting times to join MDL. As we enter a new financial year, we are launching a multi‑million‑pound growth strategy focused on strengthening our position as the UK’s leading marina owner and operator. Investments will enhance five flagship marinas with new restaurants, upgraded berth‑holder facilities, specialist berthing for narrowboats and jet skis, building refurbishments, improved parking solutions, and continued investment in pontoons, smart metering, Meter MACS, EV charging infrastructure and superyacht berthing.

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 SAX26/2702.

Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026