Apprentice Farm Technician (North Uist)

We are seeking motivated and hardworking Apprentice Farm Technicians to join Mowi. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in aquaculture to gain hands-on experience and develop technical skills in a dynamic and growing industry. They will work closely with experienced farm technicians and managers to ensure the health, welfare, and optimal growth of farmed salmon while maintaining high environmental and biosecurity standards. During the apprenticeship the successful candidates will be expected to travel to different locations within the Company for short blocks of time.

The successful candidates will work towards gaining their Aquaculture NPA (Level 4) and their Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SVQ Level 2). There will also be opportunities to progress to SVQ Level 3 & 4.

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:

1. Assist with daily feeding and monitoring of salmon stock.
2. Conduct routine inspections to assess fish health and behaviour, reporting any abnormalities.
3. Identification and reporting of sea lice levels.
4. Maintain and operate farm equipment, including nets, pens, boats, and feeding systems.
5. 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.
6. Undertake daily environmental checks.
7. Assist in implementing biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks.
8. Participate in site maintenance and general farm upkeep, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
9. Willingness to learn and utilise digital tools for data recording, monitoring systems, and farm management applications.

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about sustainable aquaculture and eager to develop a rewarding career in salmon farming.

• 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.
• 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?

In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:

• 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.
• 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.
• Plus many more.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply.

Deadline to apply: 30th April 2025

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26 countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.