Skipper (Landing Craft)

Promatchconsultancy; Lairg; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in the scenic Northwest Highlands is seeking an experienced Landing Craft Skipper. The role involves operating landing craft, supporting marine logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have RYA endorsement, be organized, and work flexibly, including weekends. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £36,000, enhanced overtime rates, accommodation, and opportunities for ongoing development.

Benefits

Salary from £36,000

Enhanced overtime rates

Accommodation available

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• RYA Commercial Endorsement for vessels under 24m.
• Strong understanding of maritime safety and aquaculture logistics.
• Organised, responsible and capable of mentoring others.
• Comfortable working in remote coastal environments.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends.
• Driving licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain landing craft within certified limits.
• Perform sea site operations including feed delivery and mooring maintenance.
• Keep thorough onboard records including servicing and crew hours.
• Support farm operations and liaise with managers.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and safety protocols.
• Supervise boat personnel, including training.

Skills

Maritime safety understanding

Aquaculture logistics

Organisational skills

Mentoring capability

Flexibility

Education

RYA Commercial Endorsement for vessels under 24m

Job description

An established aquaculture business with a reputation for low‑impact, high-welfare farming has an opportunity for an experienced Landing Craft Skipper to support daily marine logistics and sea site operations in the remote and scenic Northwest Highlands.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a Skipper who can confidently lead vessel operations, support aquaculture logistics and uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance and environmental care.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain landing craft within certified limits and in line with D.O.T, MCA and Health & Safety regulations
• Perform sea site operations including feed delivery, mooring maintenance, towing of pens and barges
• Keep thorough onboard records including servicing, engine logs, fuel use, crew hours and disinfection protocol
• Support farm operations and liaise with production and site managers
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety and environmental protocols
• Supervise boat personnel, including training and performance management
• Weekend work as required by boat workload

What we’re looking for

• RYA Commercial Endorsement for vessels under 24m
• Strong understanding of maritime safety and aquaculture logistics
• Organised, responsible and capable of mentoring others
• Comfortable working in remote coastal environments
• Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends and broader site duties
• Driving licence and own transport

Why join the team

• Salary from £36,000 + depending on experience
• Enhanced overtime rates: 1.5x weekdays and 1.75x weekends
• Accommodation available
• Monday to Friday working pattern with weekends on a rota basis
• Ongoing development opportunities within a growing business

If you are ready to take the helm in a meaningful aquaculture role, apply now and one of the team will be in touch!