Hatchery RAS Technician (Inchmore)

HIJOBS; Inverness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium

Annual bonus up to 15%

31 days annual leave

Medical cover

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Healthy lifestyle contribution

Employee discounts

OH support & EAP

Job summary

Mowi is hiring a Hatchery (RAS) Technician at Inchmore Hatchery near Inverness. The role involves leading on feed and inspection, operating RAS systems, and ensuring fish welfare, with on-call duties and site presence.

The successful candidate will work a 40-hour week, with potential for an on-call rotation and overtime. The job offers an annual bonus scheme up to 15% and a competitive salary of £29,389 to £36,676 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience desirable, but 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
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn; understand site aims and support the team
• Respect for safe working practices
• Driver's licence is essential; assistance with lessons can be provided

Responsibilities

• Leading on feed, control and inspection of fish
• Operation and maintenance of the RAS systems
• Monitoring and maintaining fish health and welfare
• Respond to hatchery alarms when on-call
• Proactive Health & Safety practices in the hatchery
• General farm tasks to keep the operation running

Skills

Feed management

RAS system operation

Health & safety awareness

On-call readiness

Education

ML5/ENG1 medical certificate

Job description

Hatchery (RAS) Technician Inchmore Hatchery Basic Salary 29,389 to 36,676 per annum Ability to earn up to 15% of your salary in our annual bonus scheme Overtime available at an enhanced rate Are you a

Hatchery (RAS) Technician

Inchmore Hatchery

Basic Salary £29,389 to £36,676 per annum

Ability to earn up to 15% of your salary in our annual bonus scheme

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 Recirculation Unit at Inchmore. 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. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week or an average of 40 hours where your shift pattern rotates over more than one week. The successful candidate will also be expected to be part of a weekly alarm rota and will be required to stay on site providing 24 hours call out cover. We can offer support with commuting from the Inverness area.

About the job

The Hatchery 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
• Operation and maintenance of the RAS systems
• Monitoring and maintaining fish health and welfare
• Respond to hatchery alarms when assigned on-call
• Proactive approach to Health & Safety practices throughout the hatchery
• 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 learnAbility 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;
• Annual bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary;
• 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.

Deadline to apply: Wednesday 18th November 2026.

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.