Marine Operative

Bakkafrost Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading salmon farming company in the UK is seeking a Marine Operative to join their team in Scotland. This full-time position involves assisting with the operations of marine sites and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary package, excellent benefits such as a share bonus program and generous holiday entitlement. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals passionate about aquaculture.

Benefits

Share bonus program

Market-leading pension

Non-contributory life insurance

Generous Occupational Sick Pay

31 days’ holiday per year

Enhanced relocation support

Overtime paid daily

Long service award

Professional development support

Discounts from various retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in marine operations or agriculture preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of marine sites.
• Ensure compliance with quality and welfare standards.
• Report to Senior Marine Operative and Manager.

Skills

Compliance with health and safety standards

Fish health and welfare management

Husbandry skills

Job description

Ref 18698 Activity Salmon farming Location Sgeir Dughall, By Sheildaig Employment type Full-time Salary Package up to £35,677.16* per annum (*includes contractual overtime, at least 1 in 3 weekend). Plus non-contractual overtime (paid at x1.5 Monday to Saturday and x2 Sunday) Closing date 05/12/2025 Description

At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland. As a Marine Operative you will work as directed by the Senior Marine Operative and Marine Site Manager in the day-to-day operation of the marine sites, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards and health and safety - click on the job specification link for full details of the role. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following:

• 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 bike