Marine Technician - Shetland

Scottish Sea Farms Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Company bonus scheme

Driving lessons paid

Career progression

Outdoor work

Salary competitive

Job summary

Scottish Sea Farms Ltd is seeking a Marine Technician for our Ronas Voe farm in Shetland. You will join a small farm team to care for salmon, operate boats, and support daily activities in a dynamic outdoor setting.

Full training is provided, with potential for career progression across the business. Applicants must be reliable, take pride in safety, and be willing to learn new skills. This role offers excellent opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience isn't essential.
• attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are valued; full training and development are provided.
• Applicants must be able to achieve and maintain an ML5 or ENG1 medical.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and monitoring our fish.
• Maintaining the highest standards of fish health and welfare.
• Operating boats and supporting daily farm activities.
• Carrying out routine husbandry and maintenance.
• Working as one team to produce premium Scottish salmon.

Skills

Independant work

Motivated

Reliable

Task Orientated

Team Player

Job description

Imagine starting your day surrounded by some of Shetland's most spectacular coastline, working outdoors alongside a supportive team where every day is different.

Scottish Sea Farms is recruiting for a Marine Technician at our Ronas Voe farm.

Whether you're already working in aquaculture or looking for a completely new career, we'll provide full training and support to help you succeed.

If you're practical, enjoy working outdoors and want a career with real opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

• Full training provided
• One of Shetland's largest employers
• Competitive salary
• Company bonus scheme
• We support the cost of driving lessons
• Career progression and training
• Work outdoors in one of Scotland's most spectacular locations

What you'll be doing

Working as part of a small farm team, you'll help care for our salmon while ensuring our marine sites operate safely and efficiently.

Your day could include:

• Feeding and monitoring our fish
• Maintaining the highest standards of fish health and welfare
• Operating boats and supporting daily farm activities
• Carrying out routine husbandry and maintenance
• Working as one team to produce premium Scottish salmon

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for people who enjoy variety, responsibility and being out on the water.

We'll help you build a career

Experience isn't essential.

What matters most is your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn. We'll provide full training, ongoing development and opportunities to progress your career across our business.

We're proud to invest in our people, helping you gain new skills, supporting the cost of driving lessons and creating opportunities to progress into more senior roles.

Supporting you beyond work

We know work is only one part of life, so we offer practical benefits that help make everyday living a little easier.

Our benefits include:

• Transport from designated pick-up locations
• Contribution towards pre-school childcare
• 31 days' holiday (increasing with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme

Who we're looking for

You'll enjoy working outdoors in all weather, be motivated, reliable and happy working as part of a team. You'll take pride in doing a job well and always put safety first.

Applicants must be able to achieve and maintain an ML5 or ENG1 medical.

Why Scottish Sea Farms?

We're proud to produce some of the world's highest-quality Scottish salmon while supporting communities across Shetland, the Highlands and Scotland's west coast.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating rewarding careers where everyone has the opportunity to learn, develop and thrive.

Hours

40 hours per week, working any 5 days from 7.

Please note

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Ready to start your next adventure?

Join one of Shetland's largest employers and enjoy a career where you'll work with a view, learn new skills and be part of a supportive team making a real difference every day.

About Scottish Sea Farms

With 46 marine farms, 3 freshwater hatcheries and 2 processing facilities across our estate, we know that growing the best quality salmon doesn't only rely on the best farming locations but also having the best teams in place across our business.

As a recognised local employer across the West Coast, Highlands and Northern Isles, we support the local economies where we live and work. We provide employment and career development opportunities to support our team and encourage them to build professional career paths.

Scottish Sea Farms are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunity.

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

Skills for the job

Independant work Motivated Reliable Task Orientated Team Player

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