Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Skipper to be responsible for Heather of Melfort, an important vessel in our fleet, carrying out a range of roles in our Loch Melfort and Loch Craignish operations in Argyll.

The Role:
You’ll be a senior member within our team, responsible for the safety and security of the vessel and her crew, with all maintenance and performance under your control, ensuring she is compliant to the Workboat Code. This is an invaluable role, working closely with the site manager in all aspects of daily on-site operations, to achieve the highest fish welfare and to ensure the team work in a safe, well-maintained environment.

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:
Experience in the aquaculture industry will be a real advantage, and you will need to be commercially endorsed to the level of a Coastal Skipper for this role. A full driving licence is essential. You’ll need to be a responsible person with careful attention to detail, and good at communicating with your team.

The Detail:
We offer an excellent financial package depending on experience, with a salary of £34,500 to £40,500. Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, with a 1 in 3 weekend rota system.  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.