Overview:
We’re looking for an experienced skipper to work with our team on the Isle of Skye, who is responsible for our aluminium workboat site vessel MV Shelagh Jane. This is an important senior role within our team and a key part of our Skye operations.

The Role:
You’ll be responsible for the safety and security of the vessel and her crew, with all maintenance and performance under your control, compliant to the Workboat Code and serviced regularly. You’ll also be in charge of all site maintenance, grids, moorings, net changes etc. and support the Site Manager with all aspects of daily on-site operations to achieve the highest fish welfare and a safe working environment for the team. The onshore team will support you to achieve these responsibilities.  

 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:
You will need to be commercially endorsed to the level of a Coastal Skipper for this role, and experience in the aquaculture industry will be a real advantage. 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 up 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.

Accommodation is available in Kames’ shared accommodation property, in the village of Glendale, on the banks of Loch Pooltiel. Our site at Loch Pooltiel is in an area of exceptional beauty, near to the famous Neist Point Lighthouse in North-West Skye, and with the active local communities of Glendale and Dunvegan.

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