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Bakkafrost Scotland

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Dundee, +5

AI generated summary

  • You need marine or aquaculture experience, strong work ethic, teamwork skills, a valid driving license, and knowledge of health and safety regulations, plus the ability to work flexible hours.
  • You will assist in daily marine site operations, ensuring fish health, welfare, quality standards, and health and safety compliance under the guidance of senior staff.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • - Relevant experience in a marine or aquaculture environment
  • - Strong work ethic and a commitment to high standards of fish husbandry
  • - Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • - Good communication skills
  • - A valid driving license
  • - Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • - Understanding of health and safety regulations in a marine environment
  • - Ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role

Responsibilities

  • As a Marine Operative you will work as directed by the Senior Marine Operative and Marine Site Manager in the day-to-day operation of the marine sites, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards and health and safety.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Marine Operative at Bakkafrost Scotland?

A Marine Operative is responsible for the day-to-day operation of marine sites, ensuring compliance with standards of husbandry, fish health and welfare, quality standards, and health and safety as directed by the Senior Marine Operative and Marine Site Manager.

What kind of salary and benefits can I expect as a Marine Operative?

Besides a competitive salary, you can expect benefits such as a share bonus program, market-leading pension, non-contributory life insurance, occupational sick pay, 31 days’ holiday, and various allowances and bonuses.

How much holiday entitlement do I get as a Marine Operative?

You will receive 31 days’ holiday per year, which includes public holidays, and you will have the option to buy or sell up to 3 days of entitlement.

Is there any support for relocation if I am hired?

Yes, we offer enhanced relocation support and discretionary accommodation support for new employees.

How is overtime compensated?

Overtime is compensated at a rate of x1.5 for hours worked from Monday to Saturday and x2 for hours worked on Sunday.

Do you offer any awards or recognition for long service?

Yes, we provide a long service award of £500 after 5 years of service and £2,000 after 10 years of service.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, we offer professional development support, allowing employees to grow and enhance their skills.

Do you offer any health and safety benefits?

Yes, we are committed to health and safety and provide an excellent occupational health service to our employees.

Can I access discounts from retailers as an employee?

Yes, through our Wider Wallet Scheme, employees have access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK.

Is there a Cycle to Work Scheme available?

Yes, we offer a Cycle to Work Scheme that allows employees to save between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike.

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Bakkafrost Scotland

Provenance. Passion. Respect.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) is the leading producer of the finest quality Scottish salmon operating across the remote Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Exporting to over 20 countries from North America to the Far East, we have a growing reputation at home and abroad for producing the finest quality, sustainably raised Scottish Salmon. We are fully engaged in all stages of the value chain; from freshwater and marine farming through to processing and sales, ensuring full traceability and supply chain integrity