Volunteer Lock-Keeper (Lock Keeper Marsden Flight)

Lock keepers for Marsden Flight are required to assist boats up and down this flight. Due to the small pounds and unique nature of the flight of locks solo boaters and those less experienced in this type of flight need assistance. Specific training regarding the operation of the flight of locks at Marsden will be given. If further information is needed please get in touch.

Lock keepers have been a fixture on Britain’s canals for hundreds of years and are one of the oldest traditions of the waterways. As ‘the face of the waterway’, modern-day volunteer lock keepers play an integral part in the visitor experience. Their role is to provide a polite and friendly welcome to waterway visitors, assisting boaters through the locks and helping to maintain the area.

It’s a perfect opportunity for those who enjoy working in the outdoors and are perhaps looking for something different to do and want to help support the Canal & River Trust. The key qualities we’re looking for are enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Anyone can join as long as you are over the age of 18 and have a least a day a week available. Following appropriate selection, training and induction sessions we expect the role to commence fully around April and run through to October (local variations may apply).