Senior Hatchery Husbandry Operative

Ready for the next step in your aquaculture career?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced aquaculture professional to join a leading, independent Scottish salmon producer in North West Sutherland as a Senior Hatchery Husbandry Operative.

Working closely with the Hatchery Manager, you'll take a leading role in daily hatchery operations, helping coordinate workloads, support and train team members and ensure the highest standards of fish welfare and husbandry.

For the right person, there is scope to join at Assistant Manager level or develop into the role over time.

• Feeding, grading, moving and vaccinating stock
• Monitoring fish health and welfare
• Maintaining records and site hygiene standards
• Coordinating daily workloads alongside the Hatchery Manager
• Supporting, mentoring and training colleagues
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met
• Participating in on-call and rotational duties

• Current experience in a hatchery or similar fish husbandry role
• Strong understanding of fish welfare and husbandry practices
• Ability to support, motivate and develop team members
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach
• Full driving licence and own transport (essential)

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Potential entry at Assistant Manager level for the right candidate
• Overtime rates of x1.5 Mon to Fri and x1.75 Sat and Sun
• On-call payments
• 30 days annual leave
• Annual bonus scheme
• Part-subsidised accommodation available
• Excellent long-term career prospects

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on greater responsibility and progress into management while remaining hands-on within a successful and growing aquaculture business.

Please note: "Senior" relates to the responsibilities and experience associated with the position and is not linked to age. We encourage applications from all suitably skilled and experienced candidates.