Fish Farm Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Dawnfresh Farming Ltd is the largest Trout Farming Company operating in the UK. Our Marine and Freshwater farms are located throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland. We are looking to recruit for the following position:
Fish Farm Technician – Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone
You will be part of a team producing rainbow trout, from egg to adult size and reared under RSPCA criteria.
Working indoors/outdoors as part of a small team, it is focused upon all aspects of successful trout production including - egg reception, fish health, feeding, grading and other general farm maintenance tasks.
Previous aquaculture experience is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided. A full driving licence is essential.
This is a full time position, working a 40 hour week, Monday to Friday including weekend cover on a rota basis. You would be expected to undertake additional hours as required in order to accommodate the needs of the business. We offer attractive salaries dependent on experience along with pension scheme.
This position is based at our hatchery and juvenile production site in Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone.
To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,033.00-£31,219.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Reference ID: Fish Farm Technician Newtonstewart
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fish Farm Technician roles across Dawnfresh Farming Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,033 - £31,219 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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