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Cooke Aquaculture Scotland Ltd
VACANCY: Stronsay Seawater!

Full Time: Site Manager
Full Time: Site Assistants

As part of our ongoing expansion we are delighted to begin the recruitment for our new Seawater sites in Stronsay, Orkney. We are looking for a strong team who, with a passion for our sector, will assist with the site implementation and ongoing development of this area.

Alongside the initial start-up, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different areas within the farming process, such as: feeding, grading, splitting, fish husbandry, harvesting and general site maintenance. For our Manager vacancy, you will report to our Orkney Area Manager and have responsibility for the overall management of our two Stronsay Seawater Sites.

All candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be flexible with working hours. You will need to be a team player but have the ability to work alone when required. You must have at least three years relevant Aquaculture Management experience to be considered for our Site Manager opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL AS FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED:

  • Sea survival qualification
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Loadall/Forklift Licence
  • Manual Handling
  • Boatmasters or Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
  • Full UK driving licence

THE TERMS

In return, we offer exceptional terms and conditions, including; excellent salary, overtime, company bonus, annual leave, cycle to work scheme, refer a friend scheme, employer pension contribution, occupational health support, life insurance and employee events. A relocation package may be available for the right candidate.

APPLY

For more information on our vacancy, and in particular to the hours of work, please contact Robert Peterson on 07919 912 916, or email: Robert.Peterson@cookeaqua.com

If you wish to apply for this vacancy please email your CV and Covering letter, stating which vacancy you are applying for, to recruitment@cookeaqua.com by 03 January 2020.