Seasonal General Assistants – Summer 2026 at Windermere Lake Cruises Windermere Lake Cruises

Visit Lake District; Windermere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tourist organization in the Lake District is seeking enthusiastic General Assistants to work in Bowness-on-Windermere during the summer. Responsibilities include assisting with crew work on vessels, helping in the ticket office, and providing customer service. Full‑time and part‑time positions are available with some weekend and evening shifts required. Join a passionate team and enjoy a dynamic outdoor work environment while helping visitors from all over the world.

Benefits

Stunning location overlooking Lake Windermere

Friendly and supportive team

Varied and active outdoor job

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and friendly demeanor for customer service.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Enjoy working outdoors and interacting with people.

Responsibilities

• Assist in crew work on vessels.
• Help at the ticket office.
• Support operations as a pier assistant.
• Provide friendly customer service.
• Keep pier areas safe and tidy.

Job description

Location: Bowness-on-Windermere

Are you looking for a summer job in one of the most beautiful places in the UK?

Do you enjoy working with people, being outdoors, and doing something different every day?

We’re looking for enthusiasticGeneral Assistantsto join our team in Bowness-on-Windermere for the summer season. This is a fantastic opportunity to work right in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by stunning scenery, iconic views, and the lively atmosphere of the lakeside.

What you’ll be doing

Our General Assistants play a key role in ensuring our visitors have a great experience. Duties may include:

• Crew workon our vessels
• Assisting in theticket office
• Helping customers and supporting operations as apier assistant
• Providing friendly customer service and helping answer visitor questions
• Keeping our pier areas safe, tidy, and welcoming

No two days are the same – you’ll be part of a supportive team helping thousands of people enjoy their day on the lake.

Hours and flexibility

We are recruiting forfull‑time and part‑timepositions.

The role includessome weekend workand occasionalevening shiftsto support charter sailings.

Why join us?

• Work in a truly stunning location overlooking Lake Windermere
• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and passionate team
• Gain experience in multiple areas of operations
• Meet visitors from all over the world
• Enjoy a job that’s active, varied, and outdoors

Whether you’re a student looking for summer work, someone seeking seasonal hours, or simply wanting a role in a beautiful environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.