Seawater & Boat Operatives (Co. Kerry)
Come work with us! We are offering an exciting opportunity as a Seawater/ Boat Operative in our Southwest Sites in Ireland. This will be a permanent position based at our Seawater farm, near Deenish Island, Kenmare Bay, Co. Kerry.
The successful candidate will be part of a team, report directly to the Farm Manager and will have the opportunity to progress within our Seawater department.
This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis. The preferred candidate will work a 39hr week, any 5 days out of 7.
If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you.
About the job:
This role is a crucial part of our operations process. We need our employees to strive for continuous improvement. The job includes, but is not limited to:
* Working closely with the site manager and farming team to ensure the most efficient operations
* Boat Handling/ Vessel Skippering
* Feeding Stock
* Harvesting and grading
* Net changes
* Assisting with treatments
* Record keeping
* Site set up and maintenance of nets, cages and other equipment
* Environmental Monitoring
* Weekly health checks of stock
The ideal candidate will have an interest in the aquaculture industry and a willingness to learn on the job, in addition to the following:
* A skippers ticket and previous boat handling experience is highly desirable
* Previous experience in farming or marine environment
* Work flexibly to meet the demands of the job
* A positive approach to this type of work – an interest in animal welfare is imperative
* Respect for safe working practices
* Strong communication skills
* IT literacy
What does Mowi offer?
* A competitive salary.
* Bonus scheme
* 20 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service.
* 11 public holidays.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle.
* Employee discounts at participating retailers.
* Annual medical.
* Training & Development opportunities.
Potential candidates are invited to apply to the company by 22nd November 2024 via our online portal here outlining their interest and suitability with their full CV. For further information, please contact or write to Maurice Kelly, telephone 074 91 92110 or email maurice.kelly@mowi.com.
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