Trainee Husbandry – Scottish Sea Farms, Highland
- Job reference: REQ0362
- Application closing date: 11/10/2024
- Location: Highland
- Package: life cover, subsidised gym memberships, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, prescription eyewear discount, pre-school childcare contribution.
- Full time
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to grow your career within the aquaculture industry? Working within our newly designed farming structures and highly supportive teams might be just what you are searching for in your next career step. The role is based at our most remote site on the Scottish Mainland – this could be a great opportunity for a change in lifestyle.
The role | The husbandry role is crucial to our success in ensuring the best management of our superior quality Scottish salmon. We want people to lead on fish health, feed and performance; to lead on Health and Safety; to drive change; to stretch us and themselves and in doing so, gain industry-leading rewards. Our husbandry roles are goals-led, continuously evolving and highly creative and we want the very best experts to deliver for our fish. Duties include general farm tasks, boat handling and fish welfare checks and maintenance.
The ideal candidate | We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and those looking to begin their career in the aquaculture industry. We are looking for ambitious individuals who are team players, proactive in health and safety and who pride themselves in delivering to a high standard. Although experience is desirable, it’s not essential as full training will be given.
To apply for a role with us, you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must also be able to achieve and retain an ML5 medical.
Shift pattern | The role will be based on a 2 weeks on/off rota.
Accommodation | Provided whilst on shift