Lilleshall Engine Volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers to join the team to service, maintain and run ‘Marshall’, a fine example of an inverted vertical triple-expansion steam pumping engine commissioned by the Lilleshall Company Ltd.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a background interest in engineering and heritage machinery.
What’s involved?
In this role you will:
- Learn about how the machinery works and how to set it up for running
- Support the team across its activities that involve
- Learning and communicating with visitors on Open Days about the Lilleshall engine
- Communicating at other events such as STEM school visits to the Museum
- Be eligible to take responsibility for running live sessions as you become more competent and knowledgeable
- Receive training about these aspects of running the machinery. Before taking responsibility you will need to be aware of all Health and Safety requirements and the Museum’s Risk Assessment and Method Statements
- Have a named contact from the Museum team.
Why get involved?
- Receive a short induction relevant to the role, including Health and Safety
- Develop your skills and experience of looking after heritage machinery
- Meet existing volunteers and new people with similar interests
- Have a positive approach to connecting with schools and other organisations
- Be part of a team.
Skills
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, approachable and welcoming
- Enthusiastic about the Museum and its collections, especially about the historical relevance of the ‘Lilleshall’ engine
- Happy demonstrating the machinery to the public and comfortable talking to families of all ages and backgrounds would be essential
- In good physical health. The role involves: working at different machinery height levels including below ground; and manual handling, for which training will be provided
- Reliable and trustworthy, able to provide one reference.
What is the time commitment?
You can choose to volunteer for as little or as much time as you want. We are looking for volunteers on Tuesdays (Maintenance), General Open Days (mainly on Sundays). Also, on other days for giving demos to learning groups.
How do I find out more?
For an informal chat about the role, please complete our short application form to tell us a bit about yourself.
If you have any questions or would like to apply in a different format, please contact us at: volunteers@museumofpower.org.uk