Hatchery Supervisor/Assistant Manager

Ready for the next step in your aquaculture career?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced aquaculture professional to join a leading, independent Scottish salmon producer in North West Sutherland as a Hatchery Supervisor or Assistant Manager.

Working closely with the Hatchery Manager, you'll take a leading role in daily hatchery operations, helping coordinate workloads, support and train team members and ensure the highest standards of fish welfare and husbandry.

Key Responsibilities

• Feeding, grading, moving and vaccinating stock
• Monitoring fish health and welfare
• Maintaining records and site hygiene standards
• Coordinating daily workloads alongside the Hatchery Manager
• Supporting, mentoring and training colleagues
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met
• Participating in on-call and rotational duties

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a hatchery or similar fish husbandry role
• Strong understanding of fish welfare and husbandry practices
• Ability to support, motivate and develop team members
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach
• Full driving licence and own transport (essential)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Overtime rates of x1.5 Mon to Fri and x1.75 Sat and Sun
• On-call payments
• 30 days annual leave
• Annual bonus scheme
• Part-subsidised accommodation available
• Excellent long-term career prospects

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on greater responsibility and progress into management while remaining hands-on within a successful and growing aquaculture business.

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