Marine Technician - Eriboll

Scottish Sea Farms Ltd; Durness; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location allowance

Life cover

Pension scheme

Gym membership

Employee assistance program

Rewards and discounts platform

Driving lesson contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Prescription eyewear discount

Childcare contribution

Job summary

Scottish Sea Farms Ltd is recruiting a Marine Technician to join our Loch Eriboll farming team in the far north of the Scottish Mainland. The role focuses on daily care and management of salmon, helping maintain health, welfare and optimal living conditions.

Training will be provided where needed, with ML5 required for progression. We offer a two-week on/off shift pattern, location allowance and a comprehensive package including life cover, pension, gym discounts and more.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided; applicants must attain ML5.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of fish health and welfare
• Routine feeding

Skills

Motivated

Reliable

Safety Focused

Task Oriented

Team Player

Education

ML5 qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Marine Technician to join our farming team at our Loch Eriboll farm - our most Northernly marine farm on the Scottish Mainland.

Whether you’re just starting out or bring years of experience, this could be the career opportunity you are looking for.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fish husbandry role which involves the daily care and management of our salmon to ensure their health, welfare and optimal living conditions. The Marine Technician role is crucial to our success in ensuring the best management of our superior quality Scottish salmon.

Our technicians cover all aspects of farm work including, but not limited to:

• Maintenance of fish health and welfare
• Routine feeding

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for ambitious individuals who are team players, proactive in health and safety and who pride themselves in delivering to a high standard. The technician role is rewarding and can lead to various career progression opportunities.

Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided however applicants must be able to achieve and attain an ML5.

ABOUT THE PACKAGE

Along with a starting salary of £28,442, we offera 2 week on/off shift pattern, location allowance, life cover, subsidised gym memberships, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, employee rewards and discounts platform, driving lesson contribution, cycle to work scheme, prescription eyewear discount plus pre-school childcare contribution.

You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK

About Scottish Sea Farms

Good farming takes people who know their fish, look out for each other and keep learning. Across our 46 marine farms, three freshwater hatcheries and two processing facilities, that's the work our teams do every day.

The places we farm are the places we call home. We provide jobs and opportunities to build a career across the West Coast, Highlands and Northern Isles. Our support for our people and their development is recognised through triple accreditation from Investors in People.

If you have any questions, email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Skills for the job

Motivated Reliable Safety Focused Task Orientated Team Player

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