At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Deckhand, supporting aquaculture operations on the Mowi Supporter vessel.
- Company: Mowi, a leader in the aquaculture industry with a focus on teamwork and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, medical cover, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Full training provided, with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aquaculture while enjoying a great work/life balance.
- Qualifications: Interest in aquaculture, willingness to learn, and a valid driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 32328 - 36205 £ per year.
Deckhand Mowi Supporter Basic Salary 32,328 to 36,205 per annum Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career?
- We are currently looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual
- Deckhand
- Mowi Supporter
- Basic Salary £32,328 to £36,205 per annum
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career?
We are currently looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual to make a difference onboard the Company’s vessel, the Mowi Supporter.
The vessel is based between Uist & Barra and will provide a valuable support service to the Company’s seawater sites across the Western Isles.
The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.
If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you.
This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be required to work on a two week on/two week off rotational basis, providing an excellent work/life balance opportunity. Onboard accommodation & facilities available.
About the job
The role is a crucial part of the operations process and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken.
We need our Deckhands 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 it not limited to
- Perform any combination of duties aboard the vessel including lookout, steering and engine-room watches.
- Treatment, harvest, grading and mooring assistance
- Loading, unloading and handling of deck cargo
- Reporting and liaising with farm management
- Maintain the vessel to a high standard
- Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm
- Monitoring and maintaining fish health, welfare and bio-security
- Boat handling around the farm
- General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running
The ideal candidate will 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.
- STCW & RYA certification is required
- ML5 or ENG1 Medical certificate is required
- Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
- 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:
- Working away allowances;
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate;
- Cyclical bonus scheme;
- Two weeks on/ two weeks off shift pattern ;
- Medical Cover with Equipsme;
- 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;
- Plus many more.
- Deadline to apply: 30th August 2026
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.
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