Farm Technicians (Wester Ross)
| Posting date: | 29 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,236 to £30,504 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Moffat, GY1 2JT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 355354 |
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Farm Technicians
Ardmair
Basic Salary £27,236 to £30,504 per annum
Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for passionate and highly motivated individuals to make a difference at the Company’s Wester Ross Seawater sites at Ardmair, near Ullapool.
At the Company’s Wester Ross seawater sites we focus on the traditional ways of operating; using low levels of mechanisation, often by hand, using traditional skills and natural methods, yet we don't ignore the benefits of science and innovation, drawing upon both to optimise our welfare and our operations with the aim of producing an exceptional salmon.
The position is perfect for individuals or those with families; looking to settle or remain in the Scottish highlands. An area known for its natural beauty both on land and at sea. Ullapool and the local villages that surround it are ideal locations for those who want to explore the highlands or others who want a more rural lifestyle
If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded 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 40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7. Accommodation support available.
About the job
The farm technician role is a crucial part of the operations process and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken. We need our technicians to strive for continuous improvement and deliver on all aspects of farm work to keep the team on track and performing well. The job includes, but is not limited to:
- Leading on feed, control and inspection of fish
- Site housekeeping and maintenance
- Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm
- Identification and reporting of sea lice levels
- Monitoring and maintaining fish health and welfare
- Daily environmental checks
- Boat handling around the farm
- Maintaining high biosecurity levels
- General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running
Ideal candidate
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
- Drivers licence is essential. No driving licence? Don’t worry, we can help with the cost of lessons
What does Wester Ross Salmon offer?
In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Wester Ross Rewards include:
- A competitive salary;
- 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;
- Accommodation support;
- Medical Cover with Equipsme;
- 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 13 July 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.
Wester Ross Salmon 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.