Farm Technician (Braevallich)

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company based in the UK is seeking a passionate Farm Technician for its Braevallich site. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £28,258 and £31,648, with bonuses and overtime available. Candidates should have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn; experience is preferred but not required as training will be given. The position provides numerous employee rewards including holiday leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Medical cover

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Drivers licence is essential, training funds can be provided.
• Experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead on feed control and inspection of fish.
• Conduct daily environmental checks.
• Monitor and maintain fish health.

Skills

Ability to understand aims of the site

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Flexibility to meet job demands

Job description

Farm Technician Braevallich Basic Salary 28,258 to 31,648 per annum Ability to earn up to 15% per annum bonus Overtime available at an enhanced rate Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or

Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for a passionate and hard working individual to make a difference at the Company’s Freshwater loch site Braevallich, situated on Loch Awe. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.

If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you. This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7.

About the job

The farm technician role is a crucial part of the operations process and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken. We need our technicians to strive for continuous improvement and deliver on all aspects of farm work to keep the team on track and performing well. The job includes, but is 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
• 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;
• Medical Cover with Equipsme;
• 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 this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 26th October 2025.

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

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.