Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
We are currently looking for reliable and highly motivated individual to skipper the Company's vessel the Lochlannach. The vessel is a 14.95m x 8m catamaran, powered by twin 650hp Scania engines and has full accommodation and galley facilities on board. The vessel will provide a valuable net cleaning/washing service to the Company's seawater sites across the west of Scotland, predominantly within our North region. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.
If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you. This post is offered on a permanent basis and the successful candidate would be required to work on a shift pattern of
two weeks on / two weeks
off, providing an excellent work/life balance opportunity
About the job
The role is a crucial part of the operations process and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken. We need our Skippers to strive for continuous improvement and deliver on all aspects of farm work to keep the team on track and performing well. The job includes, but it not limited to:
Perform any combination of duties aboard the vessel including lookout, steering and engine-room watches.
Net washing/ cleaning
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
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;
Ability to participate in a cyclical and annual bonus scheme;
2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off shift pattern;
Medical Cover with Equipsme;
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/people to apply.
Deadline to apply: Sunday 12th October 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. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
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