Husbandry Technician (Sea Sites)

Promatchconsultancy; Montrose; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Industry recognised certifications

Job summary

Promatchconsultancy is recruiting for an outdoor aquaculture role in Scotland to join a local sea site team. You will contribute to the care and welfare of salmon stock while gaining recognised industry qualifications and practical, hands-on experience.

We’re seeking individuals with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic who are willing to learn. A full driving licence and access to your own transport are essential for this role. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous aquaculture experience to apply.
• Positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Role suits candidates from practical backgrounds including farming, agriculture, production, manufacturing or other hands-on industries.
• Applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport.

Responsibilities

• Feed and monitor fish appetite to optimise growth and feed conversion.
• Operate manual and automated feeding systems.
• Monitor fish health and welfare on a daily basis.
• Remove and record mortalities, identifying and reporting any concerns.
• Check and maintain net integrity and site infrastructure.
• Support grading, splitting, treatment and harvesting operations.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site cleanliness.
• Follow all health, safety, welfare and environmental procedures.
• Support colleagues and assist with training junior team members when required.
• Participate in a weekend rota.

Job description

Looking for a practical outdoor career in your local area? We're recruiting reliable, motivated individuals to join our client's sea site team in Scourie, North West Sutherland. Whether you already have aquaculture experience or are looking to start a new career, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain recognised industry qualifications and build a long-term career within Scotland's aquaculture sector.

Working in a supportive and safety-focused environment, you'll play an important role in the care and welfare of salmon stock while developing valuable technical skills through structured training and hands‑on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Feed and monitor fish appetite to optimise growth and feed conversion
• Operate manual and automated feeding systems
• Monitor fish health and welfare on a daily basis
• Remove and record mortalities, identifying and reporting any concerns
• Check and maintain net integrity and site infrastructure
• Support grading, splitting, treatment and harvesting operations
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site cleanliness
• Follow all health, safety, welfare and environmental procedures
• Support colleagues and assist with training junior team members when required
• Participate in a weekend rota

What We're Looking For

You don't need previous aquaculture experience to apply.

We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

This role would suit candidates from a range of practical backgrounds including farming, agriculture, production, manufacturing or other hands‑on industries.

Please note that due to the location of this role, applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Overtime rates of 1.5x standard rate on weekdays and 1.75x standard rate on weekends
• Full training and ongoing professional development
• Industry recognised certifications and qualifications
• ML5 and role specific training provided
• Long-term career progression opportunities within the aquaculture sector

Whether you're already working in aquaculture or looking to start a new career in a growing and sustainable industry, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive local team, gain recognised qualifications and develop a rewarding long-term career.

If you're motivated, reliable and enjoy working outdoors, we'd love to hear from you.