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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.
Post ID: CQ24/2510
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit an Assistant Marina Manager to assist with marina operations at Cobb’s Quay Marina. Situated in Poole, Cobb’s Quay is a busy and high-profile visitor destination. We aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our visitors and customers, demanding the very best from ourselves whilst working as a team every day.
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 CQ24/2510.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Post ID: CHT24/2505
We are looking to engage a casual worker to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Chatham Maritime Marina. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract. Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Chatham Maritime Marina, The Lock Building, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4LP. 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 CHT24/2505.
Closing Date: Friday 18th July 2025.
Post ID: TYC24/2517
Situated at Ocean Village, The Yacht Club is the home to MDL’s central services teams, who support the activities above. Whilst the office activities are both busy and fast-paced, the finance department works closely with marinas and other central services departments 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 Credit Controller to manage and accurately report the company's debts and supporting operational teams in debt recovery processes both internally and externally via the Courts. 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 6-month Fixed term contract working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday supporting the marina teams. 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 TYC24/2517.
Closing Date: Friday 18th July 2025.
Post ID: CQ24/2517
Situated in Southampton, Saxon Wharf is a busy and high-profile visitor destination. We aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our visitors and customers, demanding the very best from our ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative Dry Stack to assist with marina operations at Cobb’s Quay 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 full-time position working up to 42 hours each week on a 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 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 CQ24/2517.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Post ID: CHT24/2509
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Chatham Maritime 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 full-time position working up to 42 hours each week on a 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 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 CHT24/2509.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Post ID: HMV24/2505
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative to assist with marina 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. This is a part-time position working up to 21 hours each week on a shift pattern 2 on 6 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-the-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 HMV24/2505.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Post ID: HPM24/2513
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Night Marina Gatehouse Operative to assist with marina operations at Hamble Point 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 full-time position working up to 48 hours each week on a 4 on 4 off rota pattern, 7pm to 7am, 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 HPM24/2513.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
POST ID: CQ24/2516
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Night Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Cobb's Quay Marina in Poole. 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 12 hour night shifts each week on a 4 on 4 off rota 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 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 CQ24/2516.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Post ID: HPM24/2511
We aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our visitors and customers, demanding the very best from our ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Night Marina Operative on a 6-month fixed term contract to assist with marina operations at Hamble Point 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 full-time position working 12-hour night shifts each week on a 4 on 4 off rota 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 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 HPM24/2511.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Post ID: CQ24/2518
To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Receptionist to assist with marina operations at Cobb’s Quay 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 contract for six months.
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 CQ24/2518.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.
Post ID: PEN24/2504
Situated in Chertsey, Penton Hook Marina is a busy and high-profile visitor destination. We aim to deliver the highest level of service and experience for our visitors and customers, demanding the very best from ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Receptionist on a 6 month fixed term contract to assist with marina operations.
The role will include but not limited to:
The key requirements for this role are but not limited to:
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 PEN24/2504.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd August 2025.