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 Husbandry Operative (Freshwater & Hatchery).
Working closely with the Hatchery Manager, you'll play a key role across both hatchery and freshwater production operations, supporting the successful rearing of salmon through the early stages of the production cycle. You'll help coordinate daily workloads, support and train team members, and ensure the highest standards of fish welfare, husbandry and site performance. 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 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
What We're Looking For
- 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
- 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.