Marine Operative

Bakkafrost; Toward; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share bonus program

Market-leading pension

Non-contributory life insurance and/or

Life insurance and critical illness

Job summary

Bakkafrost Scotland is seeking a Marine Operative to support the day-to-day operation of our marine sites at Ardyne, Toward in the West Highlands. The role reports to the Senior Marine Operative and Marine Site Manager and focuses on husbandry, fish health, welfare, and safety to uphold quality standards.

The position is full-time with a salary package up to £36,925.86 per annum and includes contractual overtime, with weekends at least 1 in 3. Closing date 20/11/2026.

Responsibilities

• 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 husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards and health and safety.

Job description

Ref 18788 Activity Salmon farming Location Ardyne, Toward Employment type Full-time Salary Package up to £36,925.86* per annum (*includes contractual overtime, at least 1 in 3 weekends) Closing date 20/11/2026

At 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.

• Share bonus program


• Market-leading pension


• 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


• Plus non-contractual overtime (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


• Employee recognition scheme


• 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