The AK Marine team has grown and developed into what it is today through years in business.
Director & Engineering Manager
Aidan
Aid began his marine engineering career on the Solent. Starting his training with an apprenticeship for a large engineering company on the Hamble in 1994 & continuing working for the local marine industry for the next 10 years, specialising in Volvo penta, Yanmar & Nanni engines, before moving to Torbay & taking up employment with a Volvo Penta & Yanmar dealership spending the next 8 years working & training as a volvo penta technician, working on the River Dart & Torbay surrounding areas.
In 2010 Aidan left employment & AK Marine Services was born.
Aidan now carries out much of the routine engine service work, rebuilds, fault finding & engine repair work at AKMS.
Director & Engineer
Warren
Warren grew up in Brixham & began his engineering career in 1993 repairing commercial fishing vessels, later training as a volvo penta technician & also specialising in Mercruiser engines, outboards & petrol engines.
He has a vast experience of working in the marine engineering trade & has travelled & worked in the UK & abroad . Most recently Working for a Volvo Penta dealership in Portugal before returning to Torbay & becoming an active partner in AK Marine Services ltd.
Warren handles our outboard department including servicing & repairs. He also carries out routine engine & drive services & fault diagnosis.
Director of Administration
Neat
Neat spent her youth on the Hamble & grew up with a love of watersports, spending much of her time out on the solent.
Neat worked initially in customer relations & later trained & qualified as a swimming instructor, working for several years within the local community.
Neat has spent the last 11 years working alongside Aidan to develop & grow AK Marine & although she spends most of her time in the office, she enjoys getting her hands dirty sometimes & continues to manage business administration & financial matters within AKMS.
Engineer
Jack
Jack is the newest member of AKMS, joining the team in 2020.
He is a highly valued addition to the team.
Don't be mislead by his youth, Jack is an experienced engineer with a keen eye & a real passion for the trade.
Jack is a hard working, local lad, born & raised in Torbay. When he isn't working, He enjoys spending his free time out on the water .
Jack is also currently training & hoping to become a fully fledged volunteer for Brixham RNLI Lifeboat team.
Jack carries out all aspects of engine service work, Boat maintenance & repairs & can often be found working independantly around the yard, on the marinas or in the workshop & also assists the senior engineers with their work.
