Windermere Lake Cruises is the largest tourist attraction in Cumbria and employs a wide variety of permanent, specialist and seasonal staff.

As well as offering an impressive range of roles, all our employees enjoy great benefits, flexible working practices and get to work in a stunning location in the heart of The Lake District. If you’d like to work on and around England’s largest lake, have the enthusiasm to provide a world-class service and provide a unique customer experience then please get in touch.

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Current positions available:

Boat Crew / Boat Hire (Summer Season 2025)

Lakeside | Part time + Full time | Seasonal

We’re looking for friendly and outgoing individuals to join our busy team at Lakeside Pier for the 2025 summer season. Working as part of our boat crew, your role will be vital in making sure every visitor enjoys a safe, smooth and memorable experience on Windermere.

• Clean public areas daily (decks, windows, carpets, tables).
• Help passengers board and disembark, including ticket checks.
• Provide visitor advice and assistance.
• Handle mooring ropes.
• Assist in the onboard refreshment/bar service.
• Follow safety procedures for gangways, barriers, and access routes.
• Deliver excellent customer service, especially for vulnerable visitors.

No experience necessary – full training will be provided. If you’ve got a great attitude, enjoy being outdoors and love working with people, we’d love to hear from you.

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Any questions?

If you need any guidance on completing the form or simply want to chat about the roles available, please live chat (below), call us on 015394 43360 and ask for someone in our HR department.

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