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Competitive package for the right candidate including salary, weekend and night alarm payments, 10% pension contribution, sick pay and generous leave entitlement
AquaGen Scotland Ltd, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
- Onsite working
- Immediate start
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 3 days ago, 18 Feb
Closing date: 17-03-2025 (23 days)
Job ref: AGS Tech 25
Full Job Description
About Us:
AquaGen Scotland is a leader in sustainable aquaculture, dedicated to producing high-quality seedstock for the salmonid industry while maintaining responsible environmental practices.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Aquaculture Technician to join our team and contribute to the daily operations of our farm.
Objectives: To ensure that husbandry is effectively carried out according to plan on all year classes of stock on the Holywood Breeding Centre, that any data collection to support the elite and specified product needs is recorded in a timely and accurate fashion, and that the stocks and environmental conditions are managed to sustain the stocks on the farm.
Key duties: See Task list for specific tasks expected, but focussed on the following:
Daily husbandry (feeding and dead removal)
Environmental and infrastructure monitoring
Repairs and maintenance of grounds and equipment
Timely response to daytime alarms, ensuring the welfare and survival of stock
Data collection and stock handling activities
Stock spawning and fertilisation activities
Incubation operations as required.
Shocking, sorting, processing and packing of eggs
Alevin and fry husbandry
General maintenance of infrastructure and equipment
Working in accordance with the company Health and Safety, Biosecurity, and Environment policies.
Ensuring professional confidentiality at all times
Perform related duties as reasonably allocated, both on farm premises and off site on project work
Alarm Cover
Agreed participation in 24 hour alarm cover rota, and acceptance of responsibility for this once training complete. Alarm cover and weekend working to be paid as a supplemental rate. This requires 24hr attendance at the farm on a 1 in 5 to 1 in 8 rota.
Expected behaviours
Effective use of time
Communicate clearly and effectively
Ask for assistance from other team members when required
This job description is subject to periodic review and amendment.
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