Farm Technician (Skipport)


Company:	HIJOBS
Salary:	£29,389 to £32,914 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Isle of Benbecula
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Farm Technician Skipport Basic Salary 29,389 to 32,914 per annum Overtime available at an enhanced rate Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for

Farm Technician

Skipport

Basic Salary £29,389 to £32,914 per annum

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual to make a difference at the Company’s Seawater site at Skipport, situated on the Isle of South Uist. 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 full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work 40 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7.

About the job

The farm technician role is a crucial part of the operations process and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken. We need our technicians to strive for continuous improvement and deliver on all aspects of farm work to keep the team on track and performing well. The job includes, but is not limited to:

Leading on feed, control and inspection of fish

Site housekeeping and maintenance

Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm

Identification and reporting of sea lice levels

Monitoring and maintaining fish health and welfare

Daily environmental checks

Boat handling around the farm

Maintaining high biosecurity levels

General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should have an interest in the aquaculture industry and be willing to learn. They will be willing to expand their understanding and work hard on the job.

Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided

You will be required to hold, or able to obtain, and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate

Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job

A 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. No driving licence? Don’t worry, we can help with the cost of lessons

What does Mowi offer?

In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:

A 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;

Training & Development opportunities;

Plus many more.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply.

Deadline to apply: Sunday 11th October 2026.

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

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