We are currently seeking a Husbandry Operator to assist with the operations at our Steelhead Smolt pen site near Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway.
Kames Fish Farming Ltd, established in 1972, is the UK’s largest Steelhead Trout production company and Scotland’s oldest family-owned aquaculture business. Our core values of Quality, Sustainability and Community are reflected in everything we do.
Our Future50 strategy sees the Company focussed on a sustainable expansion and will underpin its success for the next fifty years through investment in facilities, technologies and its people.
As part of this recruitment programme, we are currently seeking a Husbandry Operator to assist with the operations at our juvenile Steelhead pen site near Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway.
The ideal candidate will have experience in aquaculture or agriculture, and will be interested in career progression to site management. Full training and development will be provided to the right person.
The selected candidate will also have proven qualities in teamwork, be self-motivated, and have a high level of Health & Safety awareness. A full, clean driving license is essential.
Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, with weekend duty rota. The ideal candidate may also be required to assist at the nearby Torhouse Hatchery.
Normal duties include feeding fish, removing mortalities, crane/telehandler use and maintenance of site equipment.
In return, Kames offers a competitive package dependent on experience, including a starting salary in the range £26,1750 - £29,175 (inclusive of rota duties) and a bonus scheme.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to play a key role in our close-knit team, please send an up-to-date CV to fish@kames.co.uk or upload to hijobs.