Marine Technician

 

Work with a view. Build a career.

Salary: 29,558.00 ~ 33,200.00 GBP annually

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Closing date: 23 August 2026

 

Imagine starting your day surrounded by some of Shetland’s most spectacular coastline, working outdoors alongside a supportive team where every day is different.

Scottish Sea Farms is recruiting Marine Technicians across Shetland.

Whether you’re already working in aquaculture or looking for a completely new career, we’ll provide full training and support to help you succeed.

If you’re practical, enjoy working outdoors and want a career with real opportunities to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Why join us?

• Full training provided
• One of Shetland’s largest employers
• Competitive salary
• Company bonus scheme
• We support the cost of driving lessons
• Career progression and training
• Work outdoors in one of Scotland’s most spectacular locations

 

What you’ll be doing

Working as part of a small farm team, you’ll help care for our salmon while ensuring our marine sites operate safely and efficiently.

Your day could include:

• Feeding and monitoring our fish
• Maintaining the highest standards of fish health and welfare
• Operating boats and supporting daily farm activities
• Carrying out routine husbandry and maintenance
• Working as one team to produce premium Scottish salmon

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for people who enjoy variety, responsibility and being out on the water.

 

We’ll help you build a career

Experience isn’t essential.

What matters most is your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn. We’ll provide full training, ongoing development and opportunities to progress your career across our business.

We’re proud to invest in our people, helping you gain new skills, supporting the cost of driving lessons and creating opportunities to progress into more senior roles.

 

Supporting you beyond work

We know work is only one part of life, so we offer practical benefits that help make everyday living a little easier.

Our benefits include:

• Transport from designated pick-up locations
• Contribution towards pre-school childcare
• Wellbeing support
• 31 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Prescription eyewear scheme
• Who we’re looking for

You’ll enjoy working outdoors in all weather, be motivated, reliable and happy working as part of a team. You’ll take pride in doing a job well and always put safety first.

Applicants must be able to achieve and maintain an ML5 or ENG1 medical.

 

Why Scottish Sea Farms?

We’re proud to produce some of the world’s highest-quality Scottish salmon while supporting communities across Shetland, the Highlands and Scotland’s west coast.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating rewarding careers where everyone has the opportunity to learn, develop and thrive.

 

Hours

40 hours per week, working any five days from seven.

Please note
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

 

Ready to start your next adventure?

Join one of Shetland’s largest employers and enjoy a career where you’ll work with a view, learn new skills and be part of a supportive team making a real difference every day.

Apply today at scottishseafarms.com/careers

Or, if you have any questions, email hr@scottishseafarms.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

 

Closing date for applications: 23 August 2026