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Freshwater Operative

Be Personnel Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Strathcarron, Highland IV54, Scotland

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Be Personnel is seeking a Freshwater Operative to work with a client specializing in salmon breeding and processing in the West Highlands and Islands.
  • The position requires reporting to the Site Manager and involves daily operational tasks related to Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) units.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in aquaculture or a related field, and the role offers a competitive salary ranging from £25,501 to £31,371.31, plus additional benefits.
  • The job includes responsibilities such as feeding fish, monitoring water quality, and maintaining equipment, with a structured approach to tasks being essential.
  • The position offers both rotational shift work and a Monday to Friday schedule, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a share bonus program and generous holiday entitlement.

Be Personnel have a new vacancy to work with our client as a Freshwater Operative. Our client is responsible for the breeding, rearing and processing of superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will work as directed to complete the daily operational tasks of your assigned RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System) units. We are offering both rotational shift work (2 weeks on/off) as well as Monday to Friday core work.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Feeding and monitoring the fish stocks on a daily basis
  • Operation of manual and automatic feeding systems
  • Grading, splitting and treatment of stocks
  • Strictly observing hygiene protocols
  • Supporting with training of other staff within the business
  • Monitoring water quality
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Supporting fish health and growth
  • Attention to detail through all tasks
  • Structured approach to all work tasks

In addition to a competitive salary of between £25,501 and £31,371.31 plus on-call premiums and overtime rates, our client also offers 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
  • 7% allowance for 2 weeks on/off rotational shift work
  • 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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.