At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage fish health, operate RAS systems, and ensure hatchery efficiency.
- Company: Join Mowi, the world's leading seafood company with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn a competitive salary, bonuses, and enjoy 31 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and support for commuting from Fort William.
- 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 - 36676 £ per year.
Basic Salary £29,389 to £36,676 per annum. Ability to earn up to 15% of your salary in our annual bonus scheme. 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 Recirculation Unit at Lochailort. 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.
The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week or an average of 40 hours where your shift pattern rotates over more than one week. The successful candidate will also be expected to be part of a weekly alarm rota and will be required to stay on site providing 24 hours call out cover. We can offer support with commuting from the Fort William area.
About the job:
- Leading on feed, control and inspection of fish
- Operation and maintenance of the RAS systems
- Monitoring and maintaining fish health and welfare
- Respond to hatchery alarms when assigned on-call
- Proactive approach to Health & Safety practices throughout the hatchery
- 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. A flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job is necessary, along with 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 is important. Respect for the need for safe working practices is essential. A driver's licence is required; if you do not have one, we can help with the cost of lessons.
What does Mowi offer?
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate
- Annual bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary
- 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.
Hatchery RAS Technician (Lochailort) Lochaber , 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.
