Farm Manager Scottish Sea Farms

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Scotland; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Pension scheme

Life cover

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Eyewear discount

Childcare support

Training & development

Lead large marine farm

Job summary

Scottish Sea Farms seeks an experienced Farm Manager to lead its Fish Holm salmon farm in Shetland. You will oversee a major new development with 12 pens and 6,000 tonnes biomass, and build a high-performing, safety-focused team.

This senior role requires proven leadership, strong knowledge of husbandry, health management and environmental compliance, plus the ability to drive productivity while maintaining welfare and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing salmon farming operations.
• Proven success delivering results in demanding marine environments.
• Strong knowledge of salmon husbandry and fish health management.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Detailed understanding of environmental compliance requirements.
• Commitment to safe systems of work.
• Ability to manage production performance and operational targets.
• Sound judgement and confident decision-making skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to motivate colleagues and encourage continuous improvement.
• Practical and responsible approach to managing a challenging marine site.
• Commitment to fish welfare, environmental protection and staff wellbeing.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the new Fish Holm salmon farm.
• Manage a major £9 million-plus development comprising 12 pens, each with a circumference of 160 metres.
• Oversee operations at a site with a maximum permitted biomass of 6,000 tonnes.
• Take responsibility for fish welfare, husbandry and health management.
• Manage farm production and performance against agreed targets.
• Recruit, develop and lead a capable and motivated farm team.
• Establish effective working procedures and operational standards for the new site.
• Ensure equipment and working practices are suitable for an exposed, high-energy tidal environment.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.
• Monitor performance and deliver against agreed key performance indicators.
• Promote effective communication and cooperation across teams and departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and farm performance.
• Create a working environment built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Salmon farming

Leadership

Team development

Health & safety

Environmental compliance

Operational targets

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Scottish Sea Farms is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to lead its new salmon farming operation at Fish Holm in Yell Sound, Shetland.
This senior position would suit a proven salmon farm manager with strong leadership skills and experience operating in challenging marine environments, taking responsibility for what will be the company’s largest fish farm.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the new Fish Holm salmon farm.
• Manage a major £9 million-plus development comprising 12 pens, each with a circumference of 160 metres.
• Oversee operations at a site with a maximum permitted biomass of 6,000 tonnes.
• Take responsibility for fish welfare, husbandry and health management.
• Manage farm production and performance against agreed targets.
• Recruit, develop and lead a capable and motivated farm team.
• Establish effective working procedures and operational standards for the new site.
• Ensure equipment and working practices are suitable for an exposed, high-energy tidal environment.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.
• Monitor performance and deliver against agreed key performance indicators.
• Promote effective communication and cooperation across teams and departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and farm performance.
• Create a working environment built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience managing salmon farming operations.
• Proven success delivering results in demanding marine environments.
• Strong knowledge of salmon husbandry and fish health management.
• Experience leading and developing operational teams.
• Detailed understanding of environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong commitment to safe systems of work.
• Ability to manage production performance and operational targets.
• Sound judgement and confident decision-making skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to motivate colleagues and encourage continuous improvement.
• A practical and responsible approach to managing a challenging marine site.
• Commitment to fish welfare, environmental protection and staff wellbeing.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive salary, with no figure specified.
• 31 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days with length of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Prescription eyewear discount.
• Contribution towards preschool childcare.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead Scottish Sea Farms’ largest marine farm.
• Responsibility for establishing and developing a major new salmon farming operation in Shetland.