Marine Operative

Bakkafrost Scotland; Ardrishaig; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share bonus program

Life insurance

Sick pay

31 days’ holiday incl. public holidays

Relocation support

Area Allowance £2,000

Overtime pay (x1.5 Mon–Sat, x2 Sun)

Work away from home allowance

Long service award

Professional development

Health & safety commitment

Wider Wallet discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Bakkafrost Scotland is seeking a Marine Operative to support day-to-day operations on our marine sites, ensuring husbandry, fish health, welfare, quality and safety standards are met.

You will work under the Senior Marine Operative and Marine Site Manager, with opportunities for professional development and relocation support as part of the firm’s generous benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support day-to-day operations on marine sites.
• Ensure compliance with husbandry, fish health and welfare standards.
• Maintain high quality and health and safety practices across sites.

Job description

RoleAt Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland. As a Marine Operative you will work as directed by the Senior Marine Operative and Marine Site Manager in the day-to-day operation of the marine sites, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards and health and safety - click on the job specification link for full details of the role.

• Share bonus program
• Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
• Generous Occupational Sick Pay
• 31 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days’ entitlement
• Enhanced relocation support
• Discretionary Area Allowance of £2,000
• Overtime paid daily (paid at x1.5 Monday to Saturday and x2 Sunday)
• Working Away from Home Allowance
• Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
• Professional development support and employee assistance program
• A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
• Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
• Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
• Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike