Skipper North Kilbrannan Starting Salary from 33,520 per annum (Dependent on Experience) Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus Overtime available at an enhanced rate We are currently looking for
Skipper
North Kilbrannan
Starting Salary from £33,520 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
We are currently looking for reliable and highly motivated individual to skipper our support vessel. The vessel will provide valuable service at our newly approved Seawater site at North Kilbrannan. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.
If you are ambitious, motivated, and want to work with a like-minded 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 on a two week on / two week off shift rotation, full accommodation and galley facilities on board.
About the job
The role is a crucial support for our operations team and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken. We need our Skippers to strive for continuous improvement and deliver on all aspects of the role to ensure the team are on track and performing well. The job includes, but it not limited to:
* Maintaining the vessel to a high standard, ensuring full compliance at all times to workboat code and certification
* Work closely with the Farm Managers to provide the most efficient service to the site
* Ensuring nets on site are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
* Maintaining a net cleaning routine
* Managing the maintenance of engines, machinery and equipment on board the vessel
* Ensuring bio-security records are kept up-to-date
* Other general farm duties
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will 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. The successful candidate will have:
* Appropriate certification for operating vessels up to 24 meters, both day and night
* RYA Commercial Endorsement or STCW certification
* IOSH Managing Safely Certification
* Net washing experience
* ML5 or ENG1 medical
* Work flexibly to meet the demands of the job
* Positive approach to this type of work
* Drivers licence is essential. No driving licence? We can help you 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;
* Shift allowances;
* Cyclical bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary per annum;
* 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off shift pattern offering work/life balance;
* 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 7th July 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.