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Freshwater Operative (Training provided)
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 29,000 - 31,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Isle of South Uist, Eilean Siar
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Aqua-Tech Recruitment are currently seeking a motivated and dedicated Aquaculture Technician to join our client's team, supporting the day-to-day operations of their freshwater/broodstock site.
This hands-on role is vital in ensuring the highest standards of fish husbandry, health and welfare, site biosecurity, and environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Manager and wider team to meet production targets while upholding health and safety standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in aquaculture or relevant experience, looking to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're proactive, adaptable, and passionate about fish welfare and environmental care, we’d love to hear from you.
Fish Husbandry & Welfare
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Handle fish during routine operations, identifying and addressing signs of stress
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Maintain high welfare standards across all activities
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Carry out key husbandry tasks: grading, vaccination, transfers, stocking, ova disinfection, and monitoring environmental parameters
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Perform specialist tasks: salt testing, ATPase sampling, salt dosing, and programming counters
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Respond effectively to alarms and emergencies
Fish Health
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Maintain and enforce site biosecurity protocols
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Collect, prepare, and analyse health samples
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Diagnose and treat fish health issues
Environmental Stewardship
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Monitor, measure, and record environmental conditions
In addition, you will receive:
* Share bonus program
* Market-leading pension
* Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
* Generous Occupational Sick Pay
* 31 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days’ entitlement
* Enhanced relocation support
* Discretionary Area Allowance of £2,000
* Overtime paid daily (paid at x1.5 Monday to Saturday and x2 Sunday)
* Working Away From Home Allowance
* Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
* Employee recognition scheme
* Professional development support and employee assistance program
* A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
* Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
* Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
* Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bikeBefore You Apply
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