Ready for the next step in your aquaculture career?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced aquaculture professional to join a leading, independent Scottish salmon producer in North West Sutherland as a Senior Hatchery Husbandry Operative.
Working closely with the Hatchery Manager, you'll take a leading role in daily hatchery operations, helping coordinate workloads, support and train team members and ensure the highest standards of fish welfare and husbandry.
For the right person, there is scope to join at Assistant Manager level or develop into the role over time.
Key Responsibilities
Feeding, grading, moving and vaccinating stock
Monitoring fish health and welfare
Maintaining 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
What We're Looking For
Current experience in a hatchery or similar fish husbandry role
Strong understanding of fish welfare and husbandry practices
Ability to support, motivate and develop team members
Good organisational skills and a proactive approach
Full driving licence and own transport (essential)
Salary & Benefits
Salary negotiable depending on experience
Potential entry at Assistant Manager level for the right candidate
Overtime rates of x1.5 Mon to Fri and x1.75 Sat and Sun
On-call payments
30 days annual leave
Annual bonus scheme
Part-subsidised accommodation available
Excellent long-term career prospects
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on greater responsibility and progress into management while remaining hands-on within a successful and growing aquaculture business.
If this sounds like the challenge you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to producing the next generation of Scottish salmon.
Please note: "Senior" relates to the responsibilities and experience associated with the position and is not linked to age. We encourage applications from all suitably skilled and experienced candidates.