Scottish Sea Farms is looking for an experienced Farm Manager to lead its new salmon farming operation at Fish Holm in Yell Sound, Shetland.
This senior position would suit a proven salmon farm manager with strong leadership skills and experience operating in challenging marine environments, taking responsibility for what will be the company’s largest fish farm.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the new Fish Holm salmon farm.
- Manage a major £9 million-plus development comprising 12 pens, each with a circumference of 160 metres.
- Oversee operations at a site with a maximum permitted biomass of 6,000 tonnes.
- Take responsibility for fish welfare, husbandry and health management.
- Manage farm production and performance against agreed targets.
- Recruit, develop and lead a capable and motivated farm team.
- Establish effective working procedures and operational standards for the new site.
- Ensure equipment and working practices are suitable for an exposed, high-energy tidal environment.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety.
- Ensure compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.
- Monitor performance and deliver against agreed key performance indicators.
- Promote effective communication and cooperation across teams and departments.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and farm performance.
- Create a working environment built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For
- Significant experience managing salmon farming operations.
- Proven success delivering results in demanding marine environments.
- Strong knowledge of salmon husbandry and fish health management.
- Experience leading and developing operational teams.
- Detailed understanding of environmental compliance requirements.
- Strong commitment to safe systems of work.
- Ability to manage production performance and operational targets.
- Sound judgement and confident decision-making skills.
- Good communication and organisational abilities.
- Ability to motivate colleagues and encourage continuous improvement.
- A practical and responsible approach to managing a challenging marine site.
- Commitment to fish welfare, environmental protection and staff wellbeing.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Ability to obtain and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate.
What Is On Offer
- Competitive salary, with no figure specified.
- 31 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days with length of service.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life cover.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Subsidised gym membership.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Prescription eyewear discount.
- Contribution towards preschool childcare.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead Scottish Sea Farms’ largest marine farm.
- Responsibility for establishing and developing a major new salmon farming operation in Shetland.
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