Meet the Team

Robert Newton - Partner

Having over 45 years of experience with all Volvo Penta products, Robert continues to have an active role in the running of MEL.

Contact Email: robert@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Deborah Newton - Partner / Accounts

With over 25 years of involvement in MEL, Deborah continues to maintain the daily running of the Accounts Department for Plymouth, Brixham and Falmouth.

Contact Email: deborah@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Jamie Newton - General Manager

 In terms of customer base, Jamie manages several key accounts, doing much of the groundwork that comes with gaining new business. His efforts have resulted in an impressive amount of new leads over the last couple of years. He has also worked abroad for the company.

Contact Email: jamie@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Karen Field - Administration Manager

As well as working alongside Deborah in Accounts for all the MEL branches, Karen also manages and maintains the stock and I.T. departments.

Contact Email: karen@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Maria Harper - Administration Assistant

Working in the Brixham branch, Maria works face-to-face with the customers as well as dealing with the accounts and administration.

Contact Email: torbay@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Paul Lyle - Parts Manager

With 20 years of working for MEL, Paul continues to handle all stock maintenance and ordering for the company and our local Volvo Penta Dealers based in the South West.

Contact Email: paul@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Dave Colrain - Customer Services

Front of House - Dave works with the walk in and account customers at the Plymouth branch. He deals with all orders for a variety of Volvo Penta products and helps with stock control.

Contact Email: plymouth@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Carrie Brooks - P.A. to Managers

Dealing with the advertising for MEL, Carrie also helps to lighten the load regarding the Managers administration in Plymouth

Contact Email: carrie@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Larry Quinlan - Technician Manager

Working with Marine Engineering Looe for the last 10 years, Larry is a highly skilled engineer and manages the Plymouth Technician Centre. As well as being hands on he works both in the UK and abroad.

Contact Email: larry@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Dave Gibbons - Technician

Dave is a Technician at the Brixham branch; with his experience of working abroad he is a new and welcome addition to our team.

Contact Email: david@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Nick Southern - Technician

Clocking up an impressive 18 years within MEL, where he started as an apprentice. Nick continues to work as a highly skilled Technician, working in the UK and abroad.

Contact Email: sales@marine-engineering-looe.co.uk

Mark Hazeldene - Apprentice

Working alongside some of the best Technicians in the UK, Mark will train to the very high standard that is expected from the MEL team.