Farm Technician (Tervine) Argyll & Bute , UK due on 07/06/2025

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowi is seeking a motivated farm technician to join the team at their freshwater loch site in Tervine. This full-time position, offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits, involves overseeing fish care and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates eager to learn and contribute to aquaculture will find rewarding opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Occupational Health Support

Cyclical bonus scheme

Healthy Lifestyle contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Interest in aquaculture and willingness to learn.
• Drivers license is essential but company can assist with training costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead on feed, control and inspection of fish.
• Site housekeeping and maintenance.
• Monitor fish health and welfare.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate

Job description

Basic Salary £27,236 to £30,504 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 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 Tervine, 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

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:

• 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;
• 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;
• 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 6th July 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.

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.