Site Assistant - Unst, North Isles, Shetland.
VACANCY
Site Assistant
LOCATION
Unst
North Isles
DETAILS
One weekend in three
CLOSING DATE
06 February 2026
THE COMPANY
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.
Cooke Scotland is committed to responsible and sustainable production and the delivery of high- quality products through a number of accreditations.
THE ROLE
The successful candidates will find themselves directly reportable to the Site Manager and will have the opportunity to work in the following areas of the farming process: grading, splitting, fish husbandry, harvesting, cleaning, and general site maintenance. There are fantastic opportunities for full training including apprenticeships.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Candidates must demonstrate flexibility with working hours and days, and be reliable team players who can also work independently when needed. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities are essential for success in this role.
The successful candidates will be required to hold a valid Seafarers Medical Certificate.
THE TERMS
In return for your commitment, hard work and dedication we offer:
* Excellent terms and conditions
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Company pension
* Life insurance 4 x salary
* Long service recognition
* Regular job-related training
* Great team morale
* Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work & pension)
* Financial planning service with Advanta Wealth
* Employee assistance programs if required.
APPLY
If you want to be part of a team, open to fresh ideas, with the opportunity to help energise the corporate brand and profile of one of Scotland's leading Aquaculture Companies, we’d love to hear from you.
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please click “Apply for This Job”.
The closing date for this vacancy is 06 February 2026.
Site Assistant - Unst, North Isles, Shetland.
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