Basic Salary £27,236 to £30,504 per annum
Annual bonus
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join our feeding team at the Company’s Seawater site at Seaforth, situated on the Isle of Harris. If you have an analytical mind and strive for best feeding practices, 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 a one week on/one week off rotational basis, providing an excellent work/life balance opportunity.
About the job
The Feeder / Farm Technician plays a crucial role in our operation. We need our technicians to strive for continuous improvement and best practice. The job includes, but is not limited to:
* Responsible for ensuring best feeding practices are implemented
* Monitoring feed response and fish behaviours
* Adjusting feeding as appropriate to ensure maximum potential growth for each crop
* Working closely with Farm Managers to ensure feeding practices are in line with Company practices
* Supporting the wider operations team from time to time by carrying out general farm tasks to keep the whole operation running
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 provided
* You 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 job
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Ability to understand the aims of the site and to support the rest of the team to achieve these
* Respect for the need for safe working practices
* Driver's 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:
* 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;
* 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;
* 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 16th February 2025.
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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