Job description
Fish Husbandry Technician
Scotland – Competitive Salary + Accommodation Available
The Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fish Husbandry Technician to join a well-established trout farming business in Scotland. This hands-on role is essential in ensuring the health, welfare, and optimal growth of fish stock, working closely with farm managers to maintain high operational and environmental standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in feeding, monitoring fish health, water quality management, and maintaining farm infrastructure, contributing to the farm’s overall success.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Fish Health & Welfare
Our client is a leading trout farming business in Scotland, committed to sustainable aquaculture, high fish welfare, and operational excellence. They provide a supportive and dynamic working environment, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
The Candidate:
We are looking for a hands-on and proactive individual with a strong interest in aquaculture and fish husbandry.
Your CV should demonstrate:
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Scotland – Competitive Salary + Accommodation Available
The Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fish Husbandry Technician to join a well-established trout farming business in Scotland. This hands-on role is essential in ensuring the health, welfare, and optimal growth of fish stock, working closely with farm managers to maintain high operational and environmental standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in feeding, monitoring fish health, water quality management, and maintaining farm infrastructure, contributing to the farm’s overall success.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Fish Health & Welfare
- Monitor fish health, behaviour, and growth, identifying and reporting any issues.
- Assist in the grading, vaccination, and harvesting of stock.
- Ensure strict adherence to biosecurity and welfare protocols.
- Carry out daily feeding routines, ensuring fish are fed to optimal levels.
- Monitor and maintain water quality, including oxygen levels, temperature, and cleanliness.
- Adjust feeding programs based on fish development and environmental factors.
- Assist in the maintenance of cages, nets, and farm equipment.
- Operate boats and other machinery as required for daily farm duties.
- Ensure all health & safety and environmental procedures are followed.
- Maintain accurate records of stock performance, water quality, and feeding schedules.
- Support regulatory compliance with industry and environmental standards.
Our client is a leading trout farming business in Scotland, committed to sustainable aquaculture, high fish welfare, and operational excellence. They provide a supportive and dynamic working environment, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
The Candidate:
We are looking for a hands-on and proactive individual with a strong interest in aquaculture and fish husbandry.
Your CV should demonstrate:
- Experience in fish farming, aquaculture, or livestock husbandry (preferred but not essential).
- An understanding of fish health, feeding practices, and water quality management.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
- A team player with excellent communication skills.
- Boat handling experience or marine certification.
- Knowledge of biosecurity and environmental regulations.
- First Aid & Health & Safety training.
- Competitive salary, based on experience.
- Accommodation available if required.
- Training & career progression opportunities.
- Work within a well-established and growing trout farm.
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health, and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations, and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors.
Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising, and comprehensive recruitment support.
To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment team at 01905 345 155 (UK) or 0044 1905 345 155 (International).
We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.