Mechanical Install Engineer
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Applecross, IV54 8XF |
| Company: | Bakkafrost Scotland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MP-65171-18721 |
Summary
At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland.
The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in supporting aquaculture operations through the installation, maintenance, and optimisation of core mechanical infrastructure. The role focuses primarily on PE pipe installation and welding, oxygen distribution systems, and the operation and troubleshooting of pumps and water‑treatment equipment used across freshwater and marine sites.
In addition to a competitive salary, 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
- 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