Are you someone with strong drive and ambition, seeking to kickstart or advance your career in aquaculture? We're seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join us at our Seawater facility in Portnalong on the Isle of Skye, Scotland and make a meaningful impact. While the position can be demanding, it also offers significant rewards and potential for various career growth opportunities.

This role is perfect for you if you're driven and motivated to work alongside a team who shares your ambition. It's a full-time, permanent position requiring a 40-hour workweek, with scheduling flexibility for any five days out of seven.

Job details

Salary

£25,000 – £28,000 a year

Job type

Full-time and Permanent

Shift and schedule

Overtime

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Full Job Description

Farm Technician (Portnalong)

Basic Salary £25,000 to £28,000 per annum

Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus, max bonus payable £7,500 to £8,400 per cycle

Overtime available at an enhanced rate.

About the job

Our farm technician position is essential to the success of our operations, responsible for maintaining the highest standards of salmon management. We require our technicians to continuously strive for improvement, while fulfilling all aspects of farm work to keep the team performing at their best. The role encompasses a range of duties, including but not limited to:

• Leading on feed, control and inspection of fish
• Site housekeeping and maintenance
• Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm
• Identification and reporting of sea lice levels
• Monitoring and maintaining fish health and welfare
• Daily environmental checks
• Boat handling around the farm
• Maintaining high biosecurity levels
• General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should have an interest in the aquaculture industry and be willing to learn. They will be willing to expand their understanding and work hard on the job.

• Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
• You will be required to hold, or able to obtain, and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate
• Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to understand the aims of the site and to support the rest of the team to achieve these
• Respect for the need for safe working practices
• Drivers licence is essential. No driving licence? Don’t worry, we can help with the cost of lessons

What does Mowi offer?

In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:

• A competitive salary;
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate;
• Cyclical bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary per annum;
• 31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service;
• Generous pension scheme;
• Life assurance cover;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle;
• Employee discounts at participating retailers;
• Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme;
• Training & Development opportunities;
• Plus many more.

If you believe that this position aligns with your skills and interests, we would be delighted to receive your application! Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 12th March 2023

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK.