Technician: Girlsta Hatchery

Technician: Girlsta Hatchery

Salary: £27,972

Closing date: 16/05/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Technician to join our Freshwater team based Girlsta Hatchery, Shetland.

THE ROLE

The Technician role is crucial to our success, ensuring the best management of our superior quality Scottish salmon by monitoring fish health, welfare and protection measures whilst maintaining the operational efficiency and safety standards.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You should have at least 1-year practical experience in fish husbandry or equivalent role with a good knowledge of fish welfare and water chemistry.  You must also be able to complete tasks in a professional manner adherent to strict health and safety requirements and practice good housekeeping throughout all activities.

Key requirements are a willingness to learn, good communication skills as well as collaborating as part of our close-knit team where high standards of fish welfare is at the heart of our goals.

We operate a shift system with on-call support to ensure continuity of service for the Hatchery by providing critical coverage outside our normal working hours.

To apply for a role with us, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

ABOUT THE PACKAGE

We offer 31 days holiday (increasing to 32 with length of service), on-call allowance, life cover, subsidised gym memberships, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, prescription eyewear discount plus pre-school childcare contribution.

ABOUT SCOTTISH SEA FARMS

With 46 marine farms, 3 freshwater hatcheries and 2 processing facilities across our estate we know that growing the best quality salmon doesn’t only rely on the best farming locations but also having the best teams in place across our business.

As a recognised employer across the West Coast, Highlands and Northern Isles, we are committed to supporting the local economies where we live and work. We provide employment and career development opportunities, backed by triple accreditation through Investors in People, to support our team and encourage them to build professional career paths.