Here at Nub News we know how difficult it can be to find a job at the moment.

The global pandemic has really affected the jobs market with unemployment set to rise - but we're here to help.

Every week we'll be posting a job in the Teddington area that you could potentially do!

So here's our very first job.

Lock and Weir Keeper - Teddington Lock

The Environment Agency are looking for a lock and weir keeper right here in Teddington.

The job pays just over £23,000 per year and works in shift patterns.

There is also £8,000 outer Outer London Weighting included in the role.

The responsibilities of the role include:

- Managing and regulating water levels

- Providing safe passage to boaters and managing activities on and around the lock site, associated structures and reach

- Assisting colleagues and customers with local expertise and knowledge to ensure effective management of the navigation of the river

- Looking after lock buildings, facilities and grounds to provide a safe and clean environment

- Providing a timely and effective service and response to incidents through a 24 hour duty desk.

The experiences required are:

Strong customer focus and communication skills particularly face to face and over the phone

- Well organised and methodical with attention to detail

- Able to prioritise and highlight potential issues

- Achieves results and delivers outcomes

- Able to use standard IT packages efficiently and to learn specialised systems

- A quick learner who can work effectively and efficiently on their own or as part of a team

- Able to swim

- Able to drive and has a valid driving license

The deadline for applications is Monday 27th July.

So if this looks like the job for you then click the link HERE to find out more information and start applying!