Husbandry Operative, Loch Melfort, Argyll


Company:	HIJOBS
Salary:	£29,000 to £29,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oban, PA34 5DJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a fish husbandry operative to work on our Loch Melfort sites, near Kilmelford. This role is a great opportunity to build a career in fish husbandry or grow your existing experience. We will provide full training within a supportive team in a beautiful location and outstanding community.

Kames Fish Farming Ltd is Scotland's independent family trout farming company. Established in 1972, we have over 50 years' experience producing premium Scottish rainbow trout from egg to harvest across our freshwater and marine farms.

As a family business, we take pride in producing exceptional quality trout while maintaining the highest standards of fish welfare, environmental stewardship and husbandry. This is an opportunity to develop a rewarding career in aquaculture with a company that values its people, invests in their development and promotes from within.

Key Responsibilities

Daily husbandry and welfare of rainbow trout in their marine environment at Loch Melfort

Feeding fish and monitoring growth, behaviour and performance

Monitoring fish health and welfare

Assisting with fish health treatments

Grading, counting and transferring fish

Maintaining excellent water quality and environmental conditions

Completing production, welfare and quality assurance records

Maintaining high standards of biosecurity

General maintenance of farm infrastructure and equipment

Supporting continuous improvement across the site

Working safely at all times and promoting a positive health and safety culture

Participating in an on-call rota to respond to site alarms when required

What We Offer

Competitive salary, dependent upon experience

Company pension scheme

Full training and structured development

Opportunities for career progression

Employee benefits programme

Supportive, experienced team environment

A varied outdoor role in one of Scotland's most beautiful rural locations

The opportunity to work for one of Scotland's most respected aquaculture businesses

Why Kames?

Unlike many larger aquaculture businesses, we're proudly independent and family-owned.

Our people know each other, our managers are approachable, and everyone has the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

We're passionate about producing exceptional trout, continually improving how we farm, and creating an environment where our people can build long, rewarding careers.

If you're looking for a career where your work matters and where you'll be trusted, supported and encouraged to develop, we'd love to hear from you.

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