Senior Hatchery & Freshwater Operations Lead (Salmon)

Promatchconsultancy; Montrose; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation (part-subsidised)

Annual bonus scheme

30 days annual leave

On-call payments

Job summary

Promatchconsultancy is seeking an experienced aquaculture professional for a Senior Husbandry Operative role in North West Sutherland, focusing on freshwater and hatchery operations. You will support the Hatchery Manager, coordinate daily workloads, train colleagues and uphold fish welfare and site standards.

There is potential to progress to Assistant Manager level or develop into the role over time, with additional responsibilities and on-call duties as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience within hatchery, freshwater or seawater aquaculture production environments.
• Strong understanding of fish welfare and husbandry practices.
• Ability to support, motivate and develop team members.
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, grading, moving and vaccinating stock across hatchery and freshwater sites.
• Monitoring fish health, welfare and environmental conditions.
• Maintaining accurate records and site hygiene standards.
• Coordinating daily workloads alongside the Hatchery Manager.
• Supporting, mentoring and training colleagues.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Participating in on-call and rotational duties.
• Assisting with stock transfers and production activities throughout the freshwater cycle.

Skills

Hatchery experience

Fish welfare

Team development

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Promatchconsultancy is seeking an experienced aquaculture professional for a Senior Husbandry Operative role in North West Sutherland, focusing on freshwater and hatchery operations. You will support the Hatchery Manager, coordinate daily workloads, train colleagues and uphold fish welfare and site standards.

There is potential to progress to Assistant Manager level or develop into the role over time, with additional responsibilities and on-call duties as part of the package.