**Deckhand**
**Maksiccar, Cheesebay**
**Basic Salary £27,236 to £30,504 per annum**
- Ability to earn up to 15% per annum in a cyclical bonus, max bonus payable £8,170 to £9,151 per cycle_
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate_
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking to employ a Deckhand to work onboard our vessel, the Maksiccar. The role is based at the Company's seawater sites at Cheesebay on the Isle of North Uist. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.
**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 Deckhands 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.
- Treatment, harvest, grading and mooring assistance
- Loading, unloading and handling of deck cargo
- Reporting and liaising with farm management
- Stock control, logging and management of ships' supplies
- Adherence with all local laws and company policy
- General maintenance
- Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm
- Monitoring and maintaining fish health, welfare and bio-security
- Boat handling around the farm
- General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running
- STCW & RYA certification is required
- ML5 or ENG1 Medical certificate is required
- Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
- Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to understand the aims of the site and to support the rest of the team to achieve these
- Respect for the need for safe working practices
- Drivers licence is essential. No driving licence? Don't worry, we can help 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;
- Two weeks on/ two weeks off shift pattern ;
- Holiday Allowance;
- 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.
**_Deadline to apply: Sunday 22nd September 2024._