Marina Operative

MARINA OPERATIVE – 6 MONTH FIXED TERM

Marina Developments Ltd is the UK's leading Marina operator, located in Ipswich. Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park is a busy, 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.

We are seeking to recruit two Marina Operatives on a 6‑month fixed‑term basis to assist with marina operations at Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park. This part‑time role works up to 24 hours per week on a bi‑weekly rota, supporting marina and lodge park operational activities. The successful applicant will attend training during the initial period 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
• Oversee the berthing allocations of vessels
• Carry out general maintenance tasks as required
• Ensure the telephone is answered in a timely and correct manner
• Deal with all customer enquiries promptly and efficiently
• Assist in actively marketing and promoting the marina and associated services
• Maintain the security of the site
• Carry out all duties in line with Company policies, particularly compliance with H&S and Customer Service standards

Key Requirements

• Enthusiastic and friendly with a flexible and positive can‑do attitude
• Previous experience in a customer service environment (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

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.

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Closing date: 16th March 2026

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.

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