At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage and care for salmon in a beautiful loch setting.
- Company: Mowi, a leader in the aquaculture industry with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn a competitive salary, bonuses, and enjoy 31 days of annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and support for driving lessons available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aquaculture while enjoying career growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passion for aquaculture; training provided, driving licence required.
Farm Technician Braevallich Basic Salary 29,389 to 32,914 per annum Ability to earn up to 15% per annum bonus Overtime available at an enhanced rate
Basic Salary £29,389 to £32,914 per annum
Ability to earn up to 15% per annum bonus
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for a passionate and hard working individual to make a difference at the Company’s Freshwater loch site Braevallich, situated on Loch Awe. 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 40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7.
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
- 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
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:
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate;
- Cyclical bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary per annum;
- 31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service;
- 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: Wednesday 26th 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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