Aquaculture Hatchery Operator

**Aquaculture Hatchery Operator - Ormsary Fish Farm**

**Landcatch Natural Selection is a specialist breeder & producer of juvenile Atlantic salmon that has been operating on the West coast since 1987. We currently produce around 5 million high quality fry, parr & smolts per year on three production sites in Argyll & Ross-shire.**

**We are looking to recruit people who want to begin or further their careers in aquaculture to join our production team at our land-based site in Argyll.**

**Reporting to the Ormsary Manager, the team are responsible for the day-to-day care of the stock and rearing facilities, as well as assisting with key production operations such as grading, vaccinating and livestock transport.**

**Participation in the Alarm & Weekend Duty rota is expected, so a full UK driving licence is essential.**

**In return, we offer a competitive salary, dependant on skills & experience, with additional payments for weekends & alarm duties, career guidance and training including Modern Apprenticeship options. Assistance with relocation will be provided where required.**

**Louise Curtis**

**Landcatch Natural Selection**

**Ormsary Fish Farm**

**Lochgilphead**

**Argyll, PA31 8PE**

**We look forward to hearing from you.**

**Responsibilities**:
**the team are responsible for the day-to-day care of the stock and rearing facilities, as well as assisting with key production operations such as grading, vaccinating and livestock transport.**

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: From £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Paid volunteer time
- Relocation assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lochgilphead: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/05/2023