POST ID: CQ26/2701
MARINA OPERATIVE
Marina Developments Ltd is the UKs leading Marina operator. Situated in Poole Harbour, Cobbs Quay 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 Cobbs Quay. On a Fixed Term Contract until 31 st October 2026
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 42 hours each week, working Tuesday to Saturday 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
Ensuring the telephone is answered in the correct and timely manner
To ensure all customer enquiries are dealt with both promptly and efficiently
Overseeing the berthing allocations of vessels
To carry out general maintenance tasks as required
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
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 UKs 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
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 Companys full privacy notice on our website
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Closing date: 23 rd April 2026
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