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Farm Technician (Colonsay)

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Dalmally

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading aquaculture company is seeking a motivated Farm Technician for their offshore site at Colonsay. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and accommodation during shifts. Responsibilities include managing fish health, maintenance, and environmental checks. Ideal candidates have a strong interest in aquaculture and hold a valid driver's license. A positive attitude and flexibility are essential. Applications are encouraged soon due to potential closure based on application volume.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical cover
Generous pension scheme
31 days annual leave
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Life assurance cover

Qualifications

  • Experience is desirable, but training will be provided.
  • Willingness to learn and work hard on the job.
  • Respect for the need for safe working practices.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure best management of salmon on the farm.
  • Lead on feeding, control, and inspection of fish.
  • Conduct daily environmental checks.

Skills

Interest in aquaculture
Positive attitude
Flexibility
Ability to work safely
Driver's license

Education

ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate
Job description
Overview

Farm TechnicianColonsay

Basic Salary £28,258 to £31,648 per annum

Overtime available at an enhanced rate.

Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual to make a difference at the Company’s offshore Seawater site at Colonsay. 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 a two week on/two week off rotational basis, providing an excellent work/life balance opportunity. Accommodation on the island is provided for all staff when on shift.

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
  • 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
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;
  • Ability to participate in a cyclical and annual bonus scheme;
  • 31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service;
  • Medical Cover with Equipsme;
  • Generous pension scheme;
  • 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 19th 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. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

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