Overview
Farm Technician – MacLean’s Nose, Kilchoan. Basic Salary £28,258 to £31,648 per annum plus additional allowances.
Are you looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are seeking a passionate and motivated Farm Technician to join the Company’s seawater site at MacLean’s Nose, Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. The role is challenging but rewarding and offers career progression opportunities. This post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with a 2 week on/2 week off shift pattern. Accommodation is provided while on shift.
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 Mowi offer?
In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:
* A competitive salary;
* Overtime available at an enhanced rate;
* Ability to participate in a cyclical and annual bonus scheme;
* 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off shift pattern;
* 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: Tuesday 31st March 2026.
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.
Mowi 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. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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