Meet The Team - Sparkes Marina

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James Rizzi

Marina Manager

James first joined the Sparkes Marina team in January 2021 on a Worker Contract and a year later was promoted to a Marina Operative role, where he has proudly worked hard in all areas of the marina ever since. In 2023 he was promoted to the position of Manager and is very ambitious to drive the growth of the marina into the future. James also has a long and meaningful connection with Sparkes as his family built, owned and ran the site since the early 1970’s before selling it to MDL in 2007. In his spare time James is a keen musician, gym enthusiast and family man.

Clive Marriott

Marina Operative

Clive has been with MDL since 1997 and can often be found out on the marina towing customer boats and assisting in the boatyard.

Michael Tyrell

Marina Operative

Mike joined MDL in May 2023 and has since excelled in all aspects of working in the yard and driving the forklift. He is a keen fisherman and enjoys being out on the water. He is also father to six children and enjoys energy drinks.

Nick Murphy

Night Dockmaster

Nick is one of our Night Dockmasters at Sparkes and joined MDL in the summer of 2019. Before Sparkes, Nick worked as a bosun in a marina for six years.