Husbandry Technicians

ProMatch Consultancy; Montrose; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Training

Bonus scheme

Career development

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Promatchconsultancy is seeking Husbandry Technicians for a leading Scottish salmon producer, based in Scourie. Roles cover Sea Site or Hatchery & Freshwater husbandry, offering hands-on work across the production cycle.

You’ll gain practical experience, receive industry-recognised training and contribute to high standards of fish welfare. Driving licence and transport are essential due to site locations.

Qualifications

• Previous aquaculture experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Motivated, reliable individuals with a positive attitude and good attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care, welfare and husbandry of salmon stock.
• Feed fish and monitor behaviour, appetite and environmental conditions.
• Monitor fish health and report concerns promptly.
• Assist with routine production activities including fish movements, grading, vaccination and stock transfers.
• Record production and welfare information accurately.
• Maintain high site hygiene, housekeeping and biosecurity standards.
• Carry out equipment, infrastructure and facility checks as required.
• Follow health, safety, welfare and environmental procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in on-call and rotational duties where applicable.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth site operations.

Job description

Fantastic opportunities have become available for Husbandry Technicians to join a leading, independent Scottish salmon producer in Scourie, working within either their Sea Site or Hatchery & Freshwater Husbandry teams.

Whether you already have experience in aquaculture or are looking to start a new career, this role offers the opportunity to support the successful rearing of salmon throughout the stages of the production cycle.

Working as part of a supportive team, you'll gain hands‑on experience, receive industry‑recognised training and qualifications, and play an important role in maintaining the highest standards of fish welfare and husbandry

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the daily care, welfare and husbandry of salmon stock


• Feeding fish and monitoring behaviour, appetite and environmental conditions


• Monitoring fish health and reporting any concerns promptly


• Assisting with routine production activities including fish movements, grading, vaccination and stock transfers


• Recording production and welfare information accurately


• Maintaining high standards of site hygiene, housekeeping and biosecurity


• Carrying out equipment, infrastructure and facility checks as required


• Working safely and following health, safety, welfare and environmental procedures


• Participating in on‑call and rotational duties where applicable


• Working closely with colleagues to support the smooth operation of the site

Who we’re looking for

Previous aquaculture experience is beneficial but not essential. We're looking for motivated, reliable individuals with a positive attitude, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

This role may suit candidates from a variety of practical backgrounds including farming, agriculture, production, manufacturing, fisheries or other hands‑on environments.

Please note that due to the location of sites, a full driving licence and own transport is essential.

Pay & Perks

• Competitive starting salary of £28,325 - £30,832 per annum depending on experience


• Generous overtime: x1.5 weekdays / x1.75 weekends


• On‑call payments if working within the hatchery/freshwater team


• 30 days annual leave


• Accommodation available for those out with the local area


• Full training and ongoing support provided


• Industry recognised qualifications and certifications available


• Annual company bonus scheme


• Long‑term career development in a growing local industry

Why this could be your perfect move…

This is a chance to build a stable, rewarding career in a sector that’s investing in people, innovation and the future of sustainable seafood production. You’ll join a supportive team, in a role that offers stability, progression and the chance to build a long term career.