Due to significant growth in the company we are looking to recruit a Feed Technician to join our marine team at our Portree site...
Feed Technician (Temporary 12 Month FTC)
Location: Portree Shore Base Office
Salary: £23,955 per annum, inclusive of a shift allowance
Shift Pattern: Four days on, two days off
Why work with us?
- £150 million turnover
- 650 + staff (continually growing)
- We sell to over 26 countries around the world
- We are an internationally recognised pioneer in Aquaculture
- Sustainability is at the core of all our activities
The Scottish Salmon Company produces Scotland’s Finest Sea
Loch Fresh Salmon with Pride and Passion.
With our head office in Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, we
breed, rear and process superior salmon exclusively in the pristine waters of
the Scottish Western Highlands and Islands. Our customers appreciate our
product quality, service excellence and provenance guarantee. We are also the
proud recipients of multiple industry awards recognizing our commitment to
Scotland, our industry and staff.
Are you a scientific and analytical individual who has a
keen interest in working within Marine Aquaculture? If so, we’d love to hear
from you!
We are looking for highly motivated, computer literate and
meticulous people to join our Marine production team as a Feed Technician to drive
industry leading performance in feed management from the office shore base,
with occasional visits to our sea sites.
Duties:
- Utilise our latest technology to control our sea site, barge
feeding systems across several locations, remotely from one allocated shore
base
- Monitor feed response and fish behaviour by analysing data
across several screens simultaneously
- Adjust feed delivery rates; meal profiles and feed
quantities as per the above analysis and make recommendations for improvement
where required
- Deliver best feeding practices; monitors and is responsible
for fish feeding and growth
- Work cohesively with Site Managers to ensure relevant feeding
regimes are in place in line with production needs
- Design feed and growth KPI’s, working closely with our Production
Analyst to ensure KPI’s are up to date and provide feedback on any target
variance.
Skills/Experience:
- Excellent computer skills, with an interest in Aquaculture
- Strong numerical skills
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting
- Disciplined and motivated to proactively support industry -leading
practices and standards
- High attention to detail, and able to react quickly to changes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to work effectively cross-functionally
- Able to work independently and maintain high levels of
concentration
- Flexible approach to work rostering, able work outside of
normal office hours
- Able to undertake Sea survival training
- Full, clean drivers’ licence and access to own transport is preferred.
In return we offer over 15 employee benefits, including:
- Full training for the role provided
- Relocation support/Accommodation Allowance
- Competitive salary package
- Market leading pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discount scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Critical Illness Cover – also for Spouse or Partner
- Occupational Health Service
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to workwithus@scottishsalmon.com
Closing date: Monday 12 April 2021
