WHERE CAREERS SET SAIL
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.
Careers Overview
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.
Current Vacancies
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.
Casual Marina Operative – Chatham Maritime Marina, Kent
Post ID: CHT26/2701
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
- 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 CHT26/2701.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026.
Casual Marina Operative – Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park, Hamble
Post ID: MER25/2612
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:
- 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 MER25/2612.
Closing Date: Monday 29th June 2026.
Casual Marina Operative – Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park, Suffolk
Post ID: WLV26/2701
We are looking to engage a casual worker to support our team on an ad hoc basis at Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park. This role will be a no-fixed hours casual worker contract. Typically, casual work assigned to you will be based at Woolverstone Marina, Ipswich. 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 WLV26/2701.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026.
Marina Operative – Hamble Point Marina, Hamble
Post ID: HPM26/2702
Hamble Point Marina is situated at the top of the River Hamble and is a busy and high-profile visitor destination and boatyard. 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 to assist with operations at Hamble Point.
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 42 hours each week, on a 4-days on, 4-days off rotation, 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.
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 HPM26/2702.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026.
Marina Operative – Ocean Village Marina, Southampton
Post ID: OVM26/2702
Situated in Southampton, Ocean Village 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 Marina Operative to assist with marina operations at Ocean Village 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 Thursday - Sunday 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
- 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 OVM26/2702.
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026.
Marina Operative – Saxon Wharf, Southampton
Post ID: SAX26/2702
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 ourselves whilst working as a team every day. To help us deliver exceptional service we are seeking to recruit a Marina Operative to assist with marina and dry stack operations at Saxon Wharf.
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 Monday to Friday with 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
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: Wednesday 8th July 2026.
Marina Supervisor – Brixham Marina, Devon
Post ID: BRX26/2701
Brixham 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 Marina Supervisor to assist with marina operations at Brixham Marina.
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 click the ‘apply now’ button using the Post ID reference BRX26/2701.
Closing date: Tuesday 7th July 2026.
Operations Support Manager – The Yacht Club, Southampton
POST ID: OPS26/2702
We are looking for a passionate and customer-focused individual to join our team as an Operations Support Manager, based at The Yacht Club, Ocean Village, SO14 3QF. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading central operations support overseeing administration and coordination, systems, processes, training, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
The role focuses on improving efficiency and embedding system-led ways of working. It supports the Head of Operations (Central) in delivering projects, compliance activity, and operational improvements, championing “Simplify, Automate, Remove.” 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:
- Lead and develop operational administration, setting clear priorities for the team.
- Overseeing the central administration and coordination, ensuring consistent, high-quality support across sites and departments.
- Managing workloads and act as a central point for operational systems support and escalation.
- Ensuring effective and consistent administration, document control, and coordination processes.
- Maintain oversight of shared services, records, and communications whilst driving standardisation and compliance across all locations.
- Review and improve legacy processes to reduce duplication and risk. Simplifying processes and automating tasks to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Deliver scalable, system-led improvements with clear documentation and adoption.
- As a business owner for operational systems, you will be responsible for ensuring systems support efficient operations and accurate reporting.
- Overseeing process documentation, system user guidance, and training in collaboration with IT.
- Owning operational processes and manuals, ensuring they are accurate, controlled, and up to date through the implementation of documentation standards and regular review cycles.
- Ensure alignment between processes, systems, and compliance requirements.
- Support system upgrades with appropriate training and documentation.
- Support and deliver operational projects and improvement initiatives.
- Provide operational support across sites and Head Office as required.
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).
- Previous experience in a operations support, operations management or in a similar leadership role (essential).
- Previous experience in managing coordination or administrative teams (essential).
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
- Strong process, systems and documentation experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- 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 OPS26/2702.
Closing date: 1st July 2026