Marine Operative (2 weeks on/off)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Aird; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share bonus program

Market-leading pension

Non-contributory life insurance

Critical illness cover

Occupational Sick Pay

22 days' holiday

Relocation support

Accommodation Support

Working Away From Home Allowance

Long service award

Employee recognition scheme

Professional development support

Employee assistance program

Health & safety commitment

Occupational health service

Wider Wallet Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bakkafrost Scotland, part of the Bakkafrost group, breeds, rears and processes superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. As a Marine Operative you will work under the Marine Site Manager to ensure husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards and health and safety in day-to-day operations.

We offer a competitive salary of £35,663.58 per year plus a comprehensive benefits package including a share bonus program, market-leading pension, life insurance, sick

Qualifications

• Experience working in marine sites and ensuring fish health, welfare and safety standards.
• Ability to follow site management instructions and maintain high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work under the Marine Site Manager in the day-to-day operation of the marine sites.
• Ensure compliance with husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards and health and safety.

Job description

£35,663.58 to £35,663.58 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/10/2026

About this job

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 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.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following: Share bonus program Market-leading pension Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover Generous Occupational Sick Pay 22 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 2 days’ entitlement (based on
11.43 hours worked per day) Enhanced relocation support Accommodation Support 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

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