Job Description

Skipper

Bradan na Mara

Salary - Dependent on experience

Plus additional shift allowances

Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus


Overtime available at an enhanced rate




Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? Wester Ross Salmon, part of the Mowi Scotland group, are currently looking to employ a skipper to work onboard our vessel, the Bradan na Mara. The vessel will provide valuable service to our seawater sites located across the North West Coast of Scotland, predominantly within our Wester Ross Area. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.




If you are ambitious, motivated, and want to work with a like-minded team, then this is the role for you. This post is offered on a full time permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work a

two week on/two week

off

rotational basis, providing an excellent work/life balance opportunity. Accommodation on the vessel is provided whilst on shift.

About the job

This role is a crucial part of the operations process. We need our employees to strive for continuous improvement. The job includes, but is not limited to:


Maintaining the vessel to a high standard, ensuring full compliance with MCA workboat code and certification Working closely with Farm Managers to provide the most efficient service between sites Ensuring safe working practices at all times Maintaining and managing the vessel's engines, machinery, and equipment. Harvesting and passive grading Ensuring high bio-security levels are maintained and records are kept up-to-date Other general farm duties as required

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the aquaculture industry and be willing to learn. They will be willing to expand their understanding and work hard on the job. The successful candidate will have:


Appropriate certification for operating vessels up to 24 meters, both day and night You will be required to hold, or able to obtain, and retain an ML5 or ENG1 medical certificate RYA Commercial Endorsement or STCW certification IOSH Managing Safely Certification Net washing experience Work flexibly to meet the demands of the job Positive approach to this type of work Drivers licence is essential. No driving licence? We can help you 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:


A competitive salary; Overtime available at an enhanced rate; Cyclical bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary per annum; 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off; Generous pension scheme; 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; Training & Development opportunities; 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: Sunday 16th November 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.