Farm Technician

3 weeks ago

Argyll amp Bute, United Kingdom Mowi Scotland Full time

Farm Technician

Shuna, Craobh Haven

Basic Salary £27,236 to £30,504 per annum

Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus, max bonus payable £8,170 to £9,151 per cycle

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual to make a difference at the Company’s Seawater site at Shuna, Craobh Haven. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.

If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you. This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work  40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7.

About the job

The farm technician role is a crucial part of the operations process and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken. We need our technicians to strive for continuous improvement and deliver on all aspects of farm work to keep the team on track and performing well. The job includes, but is not limited to:

Leading on feed, control and inspection of fishSite housekeeping and maintenanceInspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farmIdentification and reporting of sea lice levelsMonitoring and maintaining fish health and welfareDaily environmental checksBoat handling around the farmMaintaining high biosecurity levelsGeneral farm tasks to keep the whole operation running

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should have an interest in the aquaculture industry and be willing to learn. They will be willing to expand their understanding and work hard on the job.

Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be providedYou will be required to hold, or able to obtain, and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the jobA positive attitude and willingness to learnAbility to understand the aims of the site and to support the rest of the team to achieve theseRespect for the need for safe working practicesDrivers licence is essential. No driving licence? Don’t worry, we can help with the cost of lessons

What does Mowi offer?

In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:

A competitive salary;Overtime available at an enhanced rate;Cyclical bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary per annum;31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service;Medical Cover with Equipsme;Generous pension scheme;Life assurance cover;Cycle to work scheme;Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle;Employee discounts at participating retailers;Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme;Training & Development opportunities;Plus many more.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 15th September 2024

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. 

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

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