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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.
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.
Situated in Poole Harbour, Cobb's Quay Marina 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 Cobb's Quay Marina.
You will be passionate about providing the best possible levels of customer service and will put the customer’s needs first every time. You will deliver an outstanding customer experience, exceeding expectations on a daily basis. This is a full-time, permanent position working a 42 hours per week.
The prime tasks and responsibilities for this role are:
Person Specification:
Required Experience:
Desired Experience:
There is also full on-job training leading to industry-recognised qualifications. MDL Marinas are an equal opportunities employer.
If you think you have the ability to succeed in this role and would like to join a highly motivated team and take part in a new challenge, we would like to hear from you. Please email for a full job description or submit your letter of application marked ‘Private & Confidential’ referring to the prime tasks and responsibilities to:
Dan Lewis, Marina Manager, Cobb's Quay Marina, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4EL.
Telephone : 01202 674299
Email: d.lewis@mdlmarinas.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 1st July 2022
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Sales Executive to support the team at Cobbs’ Quay Marina in Poole. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual to join the Marina Team at Cobb’s Quay delivering excellent levels of customer service and key sales targets within our self-storage business.
The role is for 40 hours per week, 6 Month FTC. Days and hours of work are flexible to meet the demands of the role and alternate weekend working will be required.
The Role will include:
The essential requirements for the role are:
To apply for this position please send or email completed application form along with a covering letter to:
Dan Lewis, Marina Manager, Cobb’s Quay Marina, Poole, Dorset BH15 4EL.
Email: d.lewis@mdlmarinas.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 1st July 2022.
Are you looking for Summer work this year whilst still enjoying being outdoors? We're recruiting Summer Marina Assistants for work between April and September 2022 (inclusive). 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 Marina Assistants across all our regions to join our friendly team providing additional support during our busiest operating months. As a Summer Marina Assistant, 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.
2) Submit a 3-minute video answering the following questions:
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Please submit your application and video to: careers@mdlmarinas.co.uk
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment for multiple positions.
Please note, 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.