Volunteer Lock-Keeper (Freight passage, Wakefield, West Yorkshire)

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.

This role is to provide assisted passage for regular freight movement from Lemonroyd lock at Woodlesford (LEEDS) to Birkwood lock in Altoffs (WAKEFIELD).

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 one day a week available and have access to a vehicle.

Following appropriate selection, training and induction sessions will be held prior to taking on this role.

This opportunity will initially be Monday to Friday with AM (09.00)or PM(14.00) shifts available.