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Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking to employ a Deckhand to work onboard our vessel, the Mowi Hunter. The vessel will operate across all of the Company’s farms in Scotland. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities. If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you. This post is offered on a permanent basis and the successful candidate would be required to work on a shift pattern of two weeks on / two weeks off, providing an excellent work/life balance opportunity. The vessel has full accommodation and galley facilities on board.
Job Responsibility
Carry out maintenance, repairs and installations of moorings and grid infrastructure across all of our sites
Perform any combination of duties aboard the vessel including lookout, steering and engine-room watches
Loading, unloading and handling of deck cargo
Reporting and liaising with farm management
Stock control, logging and management of ships’ supplies
Adherence with all local laws and company policy
General maintenance
Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm
Monitoring and maintaining fish health, welfare and bio-security
Boat handling around the farm
General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running
Requirements
Interest in the aquaculture industry and willingness to learn
STCW & RYA certification is required
Ability to hold, or obtain, and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate
Flexible approach to working
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to understand the aims of the site and to support the rest of the team to achieve these
Respect for the need for safe working practices
Drivers licence is essential
Nice to have
Experience of moorings and grid work
What we offer
Competitive salary
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
Ability to participate in a cyclical and annual bonus scheme
31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
Medical Cover with Equipsme
Generous pension scheme
Life assurance cover
Cycle to work scheme
Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle
Employee discounts at participating retailers
Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme