Deckhand / Relief skipper Tiffany II
| Posting date: | 22 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2025 |
| Location: | Kilmelford, PA34 4XH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 341234 |
Summary
As deckhand/relief skipper you will assist the skipper in all daily operations. The key function of the vessel is to complete the daily harvest and other operations on site. This includes ensuring good hygiene and maintenance of the vessel and the equipment aboard her. The harvesting operation rotates between Loch Melfort and Craignish, Argyll and Loch Pooltiel, Skye. Accomodation is provided when on Skye. This is an excellent oppurtunity for someone looking to gain experiance in work vessells and aquaculture, with the aim to develop to skipper.
We offer an excellent financial package depending on experience, with a starting salary of £28,000 to £30,500, working Monday to Friday 8-5PM. Overtime is required during busy periods.
Kames will provide training where required to train the deckhand to skipper the vessel. Experiance in the industry will be a real advantage to you. You will be key in supporting the site teams with all aspects of the daily on-site operations, to achieve the highest possible fish welfare.
A full driving licence is essential. Candidates with vessel training and/or further education in aquaculture will be at an advantage.
Why Kames?
Kames is a unique place to work. We are the leading trout producer in the UK, which we’ve pioneered for over 50 years. We’re passionate about the exceptional quality of our fish and are Scotland’s oldest family fish farm. We have a long-standing record of innovation, connection to academia and education, a belief in valuing people and knowledge alongside technology, and caring for our environment and our community. This is not just our workplace; it’s our home.
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.