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Come work with us! We are offering an exciting opportunity as Seawater Farm Manager at our site in Deenish, Co. Kerry. If you are looking for a rewarding career working with a team of people who pride themselves on driving change and are committed to making a difference, this could be the career move for you! This will be a permanent position based at our Deenish Farm, near Deenish Island, Kenmare Bay, Co. Kerry. The successful candidate will be part of the local management team, report directly to the Southwest Operations Manager and will have the opportunity to progress within our Seawater department. This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis. The preferred candidate will work a 39hr week, any 5 days out of 7. If you have a passion for fish farming and you have excellent fish husbandry, people management and organisational skills, are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you.
Job Responsibility:
Accountability for the safe and successful operation of your farm
Effectively manage a production team
Responsible for all aspects of farm operations
Maintaining the highest standards in fish husbandry and welfare
Leading on feeding, control and inspection of fish
Maintaining reliable data records
Budget control and management
Developing innovative ideas to improve staff and stock performance
Control contractors working in own area
Ensure of adequate staff planning i.e. Work schedule and holidays
Assist will internal and external audits
Ensure all associated reports and paperwork are current and accurate
Requirements:
Third level Aquaculture qualification preferable, however other qualifications will be considered
Previous salmon farming experience is essential
People management experience
Extensive fish husbandry, biology and welfare experience
Strong organisation and logistical skills
Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job
A positive attitude and willingness to learn and continually develop professionally
Respect for the need for safe working practices
High degree of computer literacy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with employees across the organization in a team orientated environment
Ability to understand the aims of the site and to support your team in achieving these
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
20 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
11 public holidays
Generous pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle