We are seeking a Freshwater Husbandry Personnel to assist with the operations at our Steelhead Trout Smolt Facility at Kames Hatchery and Hill Lochs, which is an integral part of the supply to our sea-site production farms.

The role is based at our Kames Hatchery and on our three freshwater hill lochs, in Argyll.

Duties will include day to day husbandry to ensure excellent welfare and conditions for our trout to grow and develop in as natural way as possible. You will be involved in daily health checks, feeding, removal and analysis of mortalities, as well as and general site maintenance. Additional seasonal tasks will include vaccinating and grading the trout.

From time to time you will help at other hatchery sites, and our broodstock team, with fish movement, spawning such as assessing maturation, fertilising, triploidisation, and preparation of ova for transportation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in this area, but we will offer full training to the right person. They will have proven qualities in teamwork, self-motivation, have a high level of Health & Safety Awareness and a full driving license is essential. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who has a passion for farming and a career in aquaculture.

Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, with an on-call and 1-in-3 weekend duty rota.

In return, Kames offers a competitive package, dependent on experience, and a salary from £26,250 inclusive of rota duties.

Kames Fish Farming Ltd, established in 1972, is the UK’s largest Steelhead Trout production company, Scotland’s oldest family-owned aquaculture business, with our core values of Quality, Sustainability and Community reflected in everything we do. As award winning Best Aquaculture Company 2022, Kames also offer Occupational Sick Pay and a discretionary bonus scheme.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter to fish@kames.co.uk or call 01852 200286 for more details.