Job Description
- POSITION: PROCESSING OPERATIVE – OYSTER FARM.
- PAY RATE: £10.72 per hour.
- CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent.
- CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours per week (Full Time).
- OVERTIME: Paid at x1.5 basic rate for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
- SHIFT PATTERN: Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm / Friday 7.00am - 1.00pm.
- PART TIME HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE: Monday and Wednesday.
- OTHER INFO: Occasional weekend working, plus some early starts / late finishes as and when required.
- OTHER INFO: Full driving licence essential; your own transport would be beneficial. Car share may be available from/to Dunoon.
We require a highly reliable and self motivated person to join our AQUACULTURE TEAM, to assist in the day to day operation of the Oyster Farm and Depuration Centre. The successful applicant will be able to work well within a small, focused team. Previous aquaculture experience, with transferable related skills and qualifications preferable, however full training will be provided.
The role will involve working outside in all types of weather conditions, as well as inside the site’s Oyster Farm and Depuration Centre.
Day to day duties will vary and will include:
- Grading, purification and packing shellfish.
- Operation of equipment for the processing and packing of shellfish.
- A range of cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the site.
- Assisting with the aquaculture site maintenance.
BENEFITS:
- 30 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
- Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
- Staff discount in our Oyster Bar Restaurant and Deli.
RIGHT TO WORK: Before applying for this job, you must have the right to work and live legally in the UK. This can be obtained by being a UK citizen or by having UK Settlement Status.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV on-line or contact our HR Team for an Application Form - Tel: 01499 600462. Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL.
LOCATION: Clachan, Cairndow - the head of Loch Fyne, west coast of Scotland. Just a 45 minute drive / 1 hour bus journey from Dunoon, 50 minute drive from Helensburgh, 1 hour from Dumbarton, 1.5 hours from Glasgow (M8, A82, A83).
N.B: There is no live-in accommodation available.
N.B: We are unable to provide relocation assistance.
N.B: Due to the working environment / equipment, Basic Disclosure Checks via Disclosure Scotland will be required as part of the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to/from Cairndow?
- Do you have your own transport?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person