Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Marine Mechanic for our operations in Argyll. This is a job providing fantastic variety and a huge scope for learning and growth, as our fish farms rely on a wide range of equipment to ensure the successful production of our Steelhead Trout.

The Role:
Our key assets to be maintained include 8-22 metre vessels, a fleet of vehicles, forklifts, harvesting systems, knuckle boom cranes and feed barges. A focus of the engineering department is preventative maintenance, to ensure safe farming operations and minimise equipment downtime.

Why Kames?
Kames is a unique place to work. We are the leading trout producer in the UK and the only farm to grow trout in the sea, which we’ve pioneered for over 50 years. We’re passionate about the exceptional quality of our fish. We are also Scotland’s oldest family fish farm and have a long-standing record of innovation, connection to academia and education, a belief in valuing people and knowledge alongside technology, and caring for our environment and our community. This is not just our workplace; it’s our home.

Everyone in our team obtains a broad range of experience through our fully vertically integrated farm, giving them a level of skill and expertise that is hard to achieve in a bigger farm setting, as well as the opportunity to be a valued voice at the table.

Kames won Best Aquaculture Company in the UK in 2022 and Best Animal Welfare in 2023 at the industry awards, and our core principles of quality, sustainability and community underpin both our everyday working life and our future strategy.

What We’re Looking For:
An interest in and knowledge of basic mechanics is required, but formal training and will be provided. Applicants with certificates and training in workshop equipment will be at an advantage. A hard-working ethos and being a good team player is a must.  

The Detail:
Kames offers a competitive package with a salary of £24,960 to £33,280 dependent on experience. Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Company bonus, pension scheme, overtime pay, training and occupational sick pay are all available.

Please send a CV and covering letter to fish@kames.co.uk or send us a message outlining your experience through the form below.