Observe Support Assistant - AKVA group Scotland

Fish Farmer Magazine; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture technology provider in Inverness is seeking a Full-Time Observe Support Assistant to join its team. This hands-on role will support the delivery of digital solutions in aquaculture, requiring a strong digital background and data handling abilities. Candidates should possess a degree in Aquaculture, Marine Science, or IT. The position offers a salary ranging from £28,258 to £31,648, alongside benefits including a pension scheme and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Career growth and development opportunities

Cutting-edge AI technology exposure

Impact on sustainable food production

Qualifications

• Experience with AI and understanding its benefits and downsides.
• Ability to summarize complex data sets and write informative reports.
• Flexible mindset to work with fish farmers.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of AKVA Group's digital product suite.
• Assist in all aspects of digital feeding consultancy.
• Handle and interpret data related to aquaculture operations.

Skills

Digital background

Knowledge of AI

Data interpretation and handling

Strong interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Analytic data skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Aquaculture, Marine Science, or IT

Tools

Spreadsheets (pivot tables)

Job description

About the role

AKVA Group Scotland Ltd is a leading provider of aquaculture technology and services, with a global presence across multiple countries. We specialize in delivering comprehensive technical solutions for our sea‑based aquaculture operations. We are seeking a new Full‑Time Observe Support Assistant to join our dynamic team at AKVA Group Scotland Ltd. This is a hands‑on role to support our Digital/Observe Feeding Consultant in all aspects of delivery of the AKVA Group digital product suite with the main focus on Observe.

Experience and skills

• Digital background
• Knowledge of AI or ability to understand benefits and downsides.
• Ability to learn quickly about aquaculture operations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Good team worker
• Based in Inverness or in mainland Scotland fish farm area.
• Data interpretation and handling skills
• Ability to summarise complex data sets and write brief coherent, informative reports.
• Degree in Aquaculture, Marine Science, or IT. Or equivalent experience.
• Analytic data skills – proficiency with spreadsheets and data manipulation and transitions, pivot tables etc.
• Attention to detail with a structured and organised approach to work.
• Flexible mindset to work with fish farmers.
• Knowledge and experience of AKVA group Products.

Salary and benefits

Salary: Skye & Lochalsh £28,258 to £31,648 per annum

• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Life Insurance
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge AI technology in the aquaculture industry as part of the largest supplier of Aquaculture infrastructure globally.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact sustainable food production.