Aquaculture Farm Technician - Overtime & Full-Time

HIJOBS; Ellon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HIJOBS is seeking a Farm Technician for our Seawater site at Shuna, Craobh Haven, Scotland. The role is full-time and permanent, working 40 hours per week across any 5 days out of 7. The salary ranges from £29,389 to £32,914 per annum with overtime available at an enhanced rate.

The job focuses on fish feed, health, and welfare, as well as site maintenance and biosecurity. Training will be provided, with opportunities for career progression within aquaculture.

Qualifications

• Experience 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

HIJOBS is seeking a Farm Technician for our Seawater site at Shuna, Craobh Haven, Scotland. The role is full-time and permanent, working 40 hours per week across any 5 days out of 7. The salary ranges from £29,389 to £32,914 per annum with overtime available at an enhanced rate.

The job focuses on fish feed, health, and welfare, as well as site maintenance and biosecurity. Training will be provided, with opportunities for career progression within aquaculture.