Husbandry Technicians (Sea Sites)

Promatchconsultancy; Lairg; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in Scotland seeks a Husbandry Technician to ensure the daily care of salmon stock at sea. Candidates with good work ethic and attention to detail are encouraged to apply. The starting salary ranges from £27,500 to £29,000, with part-subsidized accommodation available.

Benefits

Overtime rates: x1.5 weekdays / x1.75 weekends

Part-subsidised housing available

Qualifications

• No prior aquaculture experience required.
• Background in farming, production, or hands-on roles welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Feed and monitor fish to optimize growth.
• Operate feeding systems and check net integrity.
• Support site operations and health & safety protocols.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Scotland’s aquaculture sector is growing - and we’re looking for practical, hard-working individuals to join our Clients sea site team. This is a hands‑on, outdoor role where you’ll work directly with salmon stock, supporting daily routines and learning the ropes from experienced colleagues.

About the role

As a Husbandry Technician, you’ll be part of a dedicated team responsible for the daily care and welfare of salmon stock at sea. Working closely with the Site Manager, Assistant Manager and Skipper, you’ll carry out feeding routines, monitor fish health and support the smooth running of site operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Feeding and monitoring fish appetite to optimise growth and feed conversion
• Operating manual and automatic feeding systems
• Checking net integrity, removing mortalities and recording cause of death
• Supporting grading, splitting and treatment operations
• Maintaining walkways in a clean, tidy and safe manner
• Upholding fish welfare and environmental standards

• Following health & safety protocols
• Relaying instructions and supporting junior staff where appropriate
• Participating in weekend rota

What we’re looking for

You don’t need aquaculture experience - just a strong work ethic, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn. We welcome applications from those with backgrounds in farming, production or other hands‑on roles.

• ML5 medical and industry certifications provided
• Entry‑level candidates welcome via temp-to-perm route (hourly rate of £14.10/hour based on 37.5 hours/week equivalent)
• Permanent contracts available for those with relevant experience

Pay & perks

• Starting salary between £27,500 to £29,000 depending on experience
• Overtime rates: x1.5 weekdays / x1.75 weekends
• Accommodation: Part‑subsidised housing available

If you're ready to build a career in aquaculture and contribute to the future of sustainable seafood production in Scotland, apply now and join a team that values welfare, professionalism and growth.