Aquatics Operations Lead — Build UK Site

oCommerce LLC; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

40 hour week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

US livestock team training

Opportunity to build UK operation

Résumé du poste

Shrimpy Business, part of the oCommerce group, is opening its first UK site in Coventry and seeks an experienced aquatics professional to build and run it from day one as Aquatic Livestock Manager. You will own the livestock side of the UK operation, setting up systems, receiving imported stock, keeping animals healthy and ensuring every order ships on time.

You’ll train a part‑time relief helper and work closely with our US team by video and messaging.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years hands-on experience caring for tropical freshwater livestock.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry (pH, GH, KH, TDS and nitrogen cycle).
• Experience with quarantine and receiving new livestock.

Responsabilités

• Set up, maintain and monitor aquarium systems, filtration and water quality for shrimp, nano fish, snails and plants.
• Receive and acclimate imported livestock, run quarantine, and decide when stock is healthy and ready to sell.
• Carry out daily health checks, water testing and record keeping, spotting and resolving problems early.
• Pick, pack and dispatch live orders for next day delivery, using the right packing for each season.
• Keep stock counts accurate and report losses honestly and promptly.
• Keep the site safe, clean and ready for emergencies, including power or equipment failures.
• Train and coordinate a part time relief team member to cover weekends and holidays.
• Work closely with our US operations team by video and messaging, including occasional calls outside UK hours.

Connaissances

Livestock care

Water chemistry

Quarantine experience

Stock records

UK work rights

Description du poste

Shrimpy Business, part of the oCommerce group, is opening its first UK site in Coventry and seeks an experienced aquatics professional to build and run it from day one as Aquatic Livestock Manager. You will own the livestock side of the UK operation, setting up systems, receiving imported stock, keeping animals healthy and ensuring every order ships on time.

You’ll train a part‑time relief helper and work closely with our US team by video and messaging.