Remote Feeding Operative, Westray, Orkney - Orkney

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

We are currently recruiting for Feeding Operatives, who, based at Westray Shorebase, Orkney will monitor and feed our fish remotely.

You will complete a wide range of varied duties, which will include setting up feeding plans ensuring that these are accurate depending on the size of the fish, general maintenance of the feeding equipment and carrying out environmental and health & safety checks to the highest standard possible.

The successful candidates will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude whilst working alongside a well‑established, dedicated team. In a fast‑paced environment you will provide safe and caring conditions for our Salmon.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Self‑motivated, willing, eager and enthusiastic
• Able to adapt and assist with other duties where necessary
• Be a good team player but have the ability to work independently when required
• Be efficient and have the ability to think on one’s own feet
• Have the ability to drive projects forward
• Inter‑personal and excellent communication skills.

THE TERMS

In return for your commitment, hard work and dedication we offer:

• Excellent terms and conditions
• 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.

For more information about this position, please contact Stewart Rendall, North Isles Area Manager 07786 444 154.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please click “Apply for This Job” before 09 January 2026.