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First Mate
| Posting date: | 14 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,693.42 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2025 |
| Location: | Cairndow, Argyll & Bute |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bakkafrost Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. As a First Mate you will work as directed by the skipper you'll support the work undertaken by the vessel across our marine farms within our north and south regions. You will be second in command on board the vessel and ensure the vessel is maintained to a high standard - click on the job specification link for full details of the role. In addition to a competitive salary, including a recent increase to help support our employees through the cost of living crisis, we offer the following:
Share bonus program
Market-leading pension
Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
Generous Occupational Sick Pay
31 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days’ entitlement
Enhanced relocation support
Discretionary Area Allowance of £2,000
Overtime paid daily (paid at x1.5 Monday to Saturday and x2 Sunday)
Working Away from Home Allowance
Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
Employee recognition scheme
Professional development support and employee assistance program
A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike
Share bonus program
Market-leading pension
Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
Generous Occupational Sick Pay
31 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days’ entitlement
Enhanced relocation support
Discretionary Area Allowance of £2,000
Overtime paid daily (paid at x1.5 Monday to Saturday and x2 Sunday)
Working Away from Home Allowance
Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
Employee recognition scheme
Professional development support and employee assistance program
A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike