Aquarium Care & Coral Fragging Technician

biosystems-tmc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,650 - 20,350; Full time

Job summary

biosystems-tmc in Greater London is seeking a full-time fish-house team member to help with the maintenance of our aquatic systems. This role includes acclimating livestock shipments, maintaining water chemistry, and ensuring the welfare of our fish.

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in aquatics or animal care, a proactive approach, and good communication skills. Flexibility is key as the role requires weekend support and varying hours, including early starts and late finishes.

This position starts at National Minimum Wage with additional pay for shifts and weekends post-probation.

Qualifications

• Interest in aquatics or animal care (marine experience is a bonus).
• Proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in animal welfare situations.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Acclimating incoming livestock with precision and care.
• Maintaining fish-house systems (sumps, filtration, water chemistry).
• Monitoring fish welfare to high standards.
• Conducting tank cleaning and housekeeping tasks.
• Handling coral fragging when applicable.
• Packing livestock for sales deliveries and customer interactions.
• Following quarantine room protocols for new arrivals.

Skills

Interest in aquatics or animal care

Hands-on proactive approach

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility in work hours

Job description

biosystems-tmc in Greater London is seeking a full-time fish-house team member to help with the maintenance of our aquatic systems. This role includes acclimating livestock shipments, maintaining water chemistry, and ensuring the welfare of our fish.

We are looking for someone with a strong interest in aquatics or animal care, a proactive approach, and good communication skills. Flexibility is key as the role requires weekend support and varying hours, including early starts and late finishes.

This position starts at National Minimum Wage with additional pay for shifts and weekends post-probation.