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At MDL we’re well aware that it’s people, not pontoons, who ensure our success.
That’s why we go to great lengths to choose the right people to join us – energetic, enthusiastic and talented individuals who share our passion for first-class customer service.
These are exciting times at MDL as the new financial year launches a multi-million-pound growth strategy to strengthen our position as the UK’s leading marina owner and operator. Investment will focus on five key marinas, delivering new restaurants, enhanced berth holder facilities, specialist berthing for narrow boats and jet skis, building refurbishments and improved parking, alongside continued pontoon renewals, rollout of Meter MACS and smart metering, expanded EV charging and ongoing investment in superyacht berthing at Ocean Village Marina. The year will also introduce MDL’s Leadership Academy and Career Pathway programme to support colleague development, while a partnership with a leading UK branding agency will refresh the MDL brand, celebrating our heritage, prime locations and strong customer community.
If you’re thinking of working in marina management, administration or are interested in marina operations generally, there’s no better place to make your career.
As Europe’s leading marina group we take training and development seriously. We encourage all our managers to take the Marina Institute’s Certificated Marina Manager qualification and aim to nurture the skills and abilities of every member of our 260-plus team. And our commitment pays off - both in the loyalty of our staff and in the number of customers who come back to us time and again. We can’t promise that we’ve a position available but it’s still worth getting in touch.
Rest assured that if you do join us, you can look forward to being part of an exciting future.
It is company policy to employ the best qualified personnel and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their sex, race, pregnancy, disability, marital or family status, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or trades union membership.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We’d like to thank you for your interest in Marina Developments Limited and please continue to visit our website for any future vacancies that you may wish to apply for.
Post ID: QAB25/2602
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Boatyard Marina Operative to assist with marina and yard operations at Queen Anne’s Battery. 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 on a 2 week shift pattern, inclusive of 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:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 QAB25/2602.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026.
Post ID: MER25/2611-12
Situated on the River Hamble. Mercury Yacht Harbour is an extremely busy and popular visitor destination, and we aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our members and customers, demanding the very best from our team every day. We are looking to engage a casual worker to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract.
Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park, Hamble, SO31 4HQ. 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:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 MER25/2611-12.
Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026.
Post ID: SPK25/2605-06
Situated on Hayling Island, Sparkes Marina is an extremely busy and high profile visitor destination we aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our members and customers; demanding the very best from our team every day. We are looking to engage casual workers to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Sparkes Marina. The role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract.
Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Sparkes Marina. There may also be the opportunity to work at one of our other sites within the region. The role of our Casual Marina Operatives 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:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 SPK25/2605-06.
Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2026.
Post ID: MER25/2613-14
Marina Developments Ltd is the UK’s leading Marina operator with several marinas within the UK situated at idyllic locations. We are looking to engage a casual worker to support our team on an ad hoc basis at our Hamble and Southampton sites. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract. Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park, Hamble, SO31 4HQ.
You will also have the opportunity to work at one of our other sites within the region. The role of our Casual Night Marina Operative will be to assist.
The role will include but not limited to:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 MER25/2613-14.
Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026.
Post ID: SPK25/2603
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Dry Stack Marina Operative on a 6-month fixed term to assist with marina operations at Sparkes Marina. 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 fixed term position working up to 42 hours each week on a 4 on, 4 off working 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 advertised role involves lifting vessels in and out of the water with our specifically designed negative lift forklift within our Dry Stack facility. Please see our website for more information on this service:
The role will include but not limited to:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 SPK25/2603.
Closing Date: Monday 6th April 2026.
Post ID: CQ25/2616
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Manager to oversee all marina operations and be an ambassador for Marina Developments Ltd within Poole Harbour. This role has a Monday to Friday working pattern, totalling 40 hours per week. This role would suit a manager who has experience within the customer service industry, someone who has operationally managed and motivate a team successfully and has a proven track record of developing existing and new business.
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.
The role will include but not limited to:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 CQ25/2616.
Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026.
Post ID: HMV25/2602
Situated in Hythe, this Marina Village is an extremely busy and high-profile visitor destination and we aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our members and customers, demanding the very best from our team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative to assist with the operations at Hythe Marina Village.
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 up to 42 hours each week 12-hour shifts on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off 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:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 HMV25/2602.
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Post ID: CQ25/2617
MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members this year. Are you looking for Summer work this year whist still enjoying being outdoors? MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members for work between April and September 2026 (inclusive). Read on to find out more. Various hours of work and shifts available (casual and fixed working patterns) including weekends and bank holidays to suit almost every applicant’s needs.
We are looking to engage several Summer Team Members to join our friendly team at Cobb's Quay Marina in providing additional support during our busiest operating months.
As a Summer Team Member, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to all our berth holders, tenants, and visitors. This role is mostly based outdoors, and you will assist our Marina Managers and Operatives with their day-to-day duties.
The role will include but not limited to:
If this sounds of interest and the following sounds like you, apply NOW!
MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer.
How to apply:
1) Complete our Seasonal Application Form via the link below using the Post ID reference CQ25/2617
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in working for MDL Marinas.
Post ID: NOR25/2605
MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members this year. Are you looking for Summer work this year whist still enjoying being outdoors? MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members for work between April and September 2026 (inclusive). Read on to find out more. Various hours of work and shifts available (casual and fixed working patterns) including weekends and bank holidays to suit almost every applicant’s needs.
We are looking to engage several Summer Team Members to join our friendly team at Northney Marina in providing additional support during our busiest operating months.
As a Summer Team Member, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to all our berth holders, tenants, and visitors. This role is mostly based outdoors, and you will assist our Marina Managers and Operatives with their day-to-day duties.
The role will include but not limited to:
If this sounds of interest and the following sounds like you, apply NOW!
MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer.
How to apply:
1) Complete our Seasonal Application Form via the link below using the Post ID reference NOR25/2605
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in working for MDL Marinas.
Post ID: QAB25/2601
MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members this year. Are you looking for Summer work this year whist still enjoying being outdoors? MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members for work between April and September 2026 (inclusive). Read on to find out more. Various hours of work and shifts available (casual and fixed working patterns) including weekends and bank holidays to suit almost every applicant’s needs.
We are looking to engage several Summer Team Members to join our friendly team at Queen Anne’s Battery in providing additional support during our busiest operating months.
As a Summer Team Member, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to all our berth holders, tenants, and visitors. This role is mostly based outdoors, and you will assist our Marina Managers and Operatives with their day-to-day duties.
The role will include but not limited to:
If this sounds of interest and the following sounds like you, apply NOW!
MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer.
How to apply:
1) Complete our Seasonal Application Form via the link below using the Post ID reference QAB25/2601
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in working for MDL Marinas.
Post ID: SEAS2026 - Southampton
MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members this year. Are you looking for Summer work this year whist still enjoying being outdoors? MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members for work between April and September 2026 (inclusive). Read on to find out more. Various hours of work and shifts available (casual and fixed working patterns) including weekends and bank holidays to suit almost every applicant’s needs.
We are looking to engage several Summer Team Members across the below marinas to join our friendly team in providing additional support during our busiest operating months:
As a Summer Team Member, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to all our berth holders, tenants, and visitors. This role is mostly based outdoors, and you will assist our Marina Managers and Operatives with their day-to-day duties.
The role will include but not limited to:
If this sounds of interest and the following sounds like you, apply NOW!
MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer.
How to apply:
1) Complete our Seasonal Application Form via the link below using the Post ID reference SEAS2026 - Southampton
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in working for MDL Marinas.
Post ID: SEAS2026 - Thames
MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members this year. Are you looking for Summer work this year whist still enjoying being outdoors? MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members for work between April and September 2026 (inclusive). Read on to find out more. Various hours of work and shifts available (casual and fixed working patterns) including weekends and bank holidays to suit almost every applicant’s needs.
We are looking to engage several Summer Team Members across the below marinas to join our friendly team in providing additional support during our busiest operating months:
As a Summer Team Member, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to all our berth holders, tenants, and visitors. This role is mostly based outdoors, and you will assist our Marina Managers and Operatives with their day-to-day duties.
The role will include but not limited to:
If this sounds of interest and the following sounds like you, apply NOW!
MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer.
How to apply:
1) Complete our Seasonal Application Form via the link below using the Post ID reference SEAS2026 - Thames
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in working for MDL Marinas.
Post ID: SEAS2026 - Torbay
MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members this year. Are you looking for Summer work this year whist still enjoying being outdoors? MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members for work between April and September 2026 (inclusive). Read on to find out more. Various hours of work and shifts available (casual and fixed working patterns) including weekends and bank holidays to suit almost every applicant’s needs.
We are looking to engage several Summer Team Members across the below marinas to join our friendly team in providing additional support during our busiest operating months:
As a Summer Team Member, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to all our berth holders, tenants, and visitors. This role is mostly based outdoors, and you will assist our Marina Managers and Operatives with their day-to-day duties.
The role will include but not limited to:
If this sounds of interest and the following sounds like you, apply NOW!
MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer.
How to apply:
1) Complete our Seasonal Application Form via the link below using the Post ID reference SEAS2026 - Torbay
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in working for MDL Marinas.
Post ID: WLV25/2611
MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members this year. Are you looking for Summer work this year whist still enjoying being outdoors? MDL Marinas are recruiting Summer Team Members for work between April and September 2026 (inclusive). Read on to find out more. Various hours of work and shifts available (casual and fixed working patterns) including weekends and bank holidays to suit almost every applicant’s needs.
We are looking to engage several Summer Team Members to join our friendly team at Woolverstone Marina in providing additional support during our busiest operating months.
As a Summer Team Member, you will be delivering exceptional customer service to all our berth holders, tenants, and visitors. This role is mostly based outdoors, and you will assist our Marina Managers and Operatives with their day-to-day duties.
The role will include but not limited to:
If this sounds of interest and the following sounds like you, apply NOW!
MDL Marinas are an equal-opportunities employer.
How to apply:
1) Complete our Seasonal Application Form via the link below using the Post ID reference WLV25/2611
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
If you do not hear from the company within 4 weeks, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in working for MDL Marinas.