At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage and care for 4 million salmon at Loch Etive.
- Company: Mowi, the world's leading seafood company with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, annual leave, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your aquaculture career in a rewarding and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Interest in aquaculture; training provided, driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 29389 - 32914 £ per year.
- Farm Technician (Loch Etive)
- Basic Salary £29,389 to £32,914 per annum
- 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 highly motivated individual to make a difference at the Company’s Seawater site at Loch Etive.
The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.
Loch Etive is a Post Smolt loch consisting of 3 farms growing 4 million salmon to a size of 500g – 1200g which will then be transferred to our production sites within the Company.
These sites will operate on a 6 month growing cycle where the salmon will then be transferred out to sites and then Loch Etive will have a 4 week fallow period before receiving its next batch of fish to start the process again.
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
- Identification and reporting of sea lice levels
- 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;
- Ability to participate in a cyclical and annual bonus scheme;
- 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: Sunday 16th 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.
This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon.
As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world.
Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR.
With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.
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Farm Technician (Loch Etive) Argyll & Bute , UK due on 08/16/2026 employer: PARETO SECURITIES AS
Mowi is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a unique work-life balance with a two-week on/two-week off shift pattern and on-site housing. The supportive work culture fosters continuous learning and growth, ensuring that every farm technician has access to training and development opportunities in a beautiful coastal location. Join us at our Torridon site, where you can thrive in a rewarding career while contributing to sustainable salmon farming practices.
