Job Summary
IDAS Trout Farm Ltd. is based in Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, Ireland and comprises four farms growing Rainbow Trout from egg to market size.
The position (Fish Farm Operative) will be outdoors solely and requires a motivated, hardworking individual who can work with a team to maintain high standards of fish welfare while producing a high-end product for the Irish and European markets.
Job Type / Category
Job Description
* Day-to-day husbandry of Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss.
* Daily environmental recording.
* Ensure quality and safety standards are observed.
* Knowledge of machinery upkeep and operation.
* Tracking and grading fish throughout all life stages to market.
* Perform disinfection tasks as assigned.
* Load fish for transport to the processing plant or haul fish within the farms or to other farms (Trailer License is a plus but not essential).
* Unload feed bags (25kg).
* Lifting and moving heavy graders, crowd nets, and fish pumps.
* Count and collect daily mortality, clean screens.
* Seasonal head ditch clearing and grounds maintenance.
* Maintain screens, crowders, nets, graders, etc.
* Maintenance skills and familiarity with woodwork and net stitching are beneficial.
* Perform mathematical calculations consistent with routine daily fish movements, including reading sight gauges and filling out harvest dockets.
* Ability to understand English required for safety purposes.
* Communicate and work as a team member:
* Communicate with fellow employees to complete tasks and adhere to safety standards.
* Assist other team members in completing work.
* Ability to work flexible schedules with varying hours, including weekend cover on a rotation basis.
* Night and alarm/out of hours cover on rotation between all staff.
* Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.
The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, noise, and can be subject to hot, cold, and wet conditions (seasonal).
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Proven farm experience is a plus.
* Relevant qualifications are a plus but not required.
* Full driving license is required; trailer license is a plus.
* Record keeping and organizational skills.
* Exemplary attendance.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as a team player.
* Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
* Ability to communicate in English to adhere to safety standards.
Benefits
On-site accommodation will be supplied to the suitable candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €28,500.00-€33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Housing allowance.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
* Night shift.
* Weekend availability.
Application question(s):
* Full driving license.
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required).
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 21/11/2024.
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