Apprentice Farm Technicians

**Apprentice** **Farm Technician**
**Lochboisdale, South Uist**
**Starting salary £27,236**
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate_
**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:
- Assist with daily feeding and monitoring of salmon stock.
- Conduct routine inspections to assess fish health and behaviour, reporting any abnormalities.
- Identification and reporting of sea lice levels.
- Maintain and operate farm equipment, including nets, pens, boats, and feeding systems.
- Support routine operations on the farm including delicing operations, gill treatments, harvesting and grading processes, utilising the company's fleet of wellboats and farm support vessels.
- Undertake daily environmental checks.
- Assist in implementing biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Participate in site maintenance and general farm upkeep, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
- No previous qualifications or experience is required as full training will be provided
- You will be required to hold, or able to obtain, and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexible approach to meeting the demands of the job.
- Able to work safely and effectively in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work with and adapt to upcoming technologies and software.
- 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?
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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 (for those eligible to work overtime);
- 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.
**_Deadline to apply: 30th April 2025_