Supporting Volunteer (Stockroom Organiser – M&E Team, Docklands Impounding Station)

Join the Canal & River Trust behind the scenes at the Docklands Impounding Station to support our Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) team. We’re looking for organised and proactive volunteers to help sort, catalogue, and optimise our stockroom, ensuring vital equipment is easy to access and well-managed.

What You’ll Do:

• Organise and maintain the stockroom to support engineering operations.
• Help develop and manage a simple tracking system for parts and equipment.
• Work with engineers to keep stock levels accurate and up to date.

What We’re Looking For:

• Volunteers 18+ with basic knowledge of mechanical/ electrical engineering components.
• Competence with Excel or similar systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to give 5 hours per month, with flexible scheduling.

Why Volunteer?

• Gain or use valuable skills in an engineering environment.
• Be part of a team that keeps London’s canal infrastructure running.
• Work in an iconic, rarely seen location in a flexible, low-commitment role.
• Ideal for someone with relevant experience looking to give back – or someone eager to learn.

Volunteers will work in pairs for safety. Apply today to play a vital part in supporting our waterways network from the inside!