Seawater Support Assistant
cooke aquacultureMcDowell (KY)
About the role
VACANCY Seawater Support AssistantSHIFT PATTERN3 weeks on - 3 weeks offLOCATIONOrkneyCLOSING DATE09 October 2026THE COMPANYCooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia.
Our company:
's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community. Cooke Scotland is committed to responsible and sustainable production and the delivery of high-quality products through a number of accreditations.
THE ROLE:
We are recruiting for a Seawater Support Assistant to support our seawater operations across Orkney. You will support a range of practical duties across our seawater sites, including site service, net washing, fish husbandry, grading, harvesting and site maintenance. The role will involve overnight stays, either on a vessel or in company accommodation. The successful candidate will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and work well as part of a well-established, dedicated team. In this fast-paced environment, you will help provide safe and caring conditions for our farmed salmon. This role is particularly suited to individuals who enjoy working outdoors in a marine environment, are passionate about animal welfare, and are flexible to meet the needs of our fish.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Hold, or be willing to obtain, an ML5 Medical Certificate. Sea Survival qualification. First Aid certificate. Day Skipper or Advanced Powerboat certificate. Candidates must be flexible with working hours and days. A mechanical/engineering aptitude is desirable. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. THE TERMSIn return for your commitment and hard work, we offer: Excellent terms and conditions. Overtime. Competitive salary. 32 days annual leave. Discretionary annual bonus. Company pension. Life insurance 4 x salary. Long service recognition. Career development opportunities. Regular job-related training. Apprenticeships. Great team morale. Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work & pension). Financial planning service. Employee assistance programme, if required. APPLYIf you would like to be part of a practical, hands-on team, supporting seawater operations across Orkney, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click "Apply For This Job" by 09 October 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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