Aquarist (must be a competent fish keeper)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ferrybridge Aquatics, a very busy family-owned aquatic shop that has won multiple industry awards over the years is looking for a new Aquarist, who is enthusiastic, flexible and has a strong willingness to learn.
The role will be approximately 35 hours a week and the successful candidate must be willing to work weekends and during some bank holidays.
The role will involve:
- Providing high quality advice/guidance to our customers.
- Livestock care/presentation
- Dry goods ordering
- Marine livestock ordering
- Aquarium cleaning
- Day to day maintenance in the shop
The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a busy retail environment, and have the following skills:
- Good knowledge and a keen interest in marine fish and working knowledge of freshwater tropical fish
- Proven track record of working in a marine/tropical fish shop with sound product knowledge
- Ability to maintain a good relationship with our customers
Any knowledge of website maintenance would also be highly welcomed, as we are trying to develop the internet side of our business, which could be a opportunity for the right person, but not essential.
We offer a competitive salary which will include other benefits such as staff discounts and access to the pension scheme.
If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to kevinlawt@aol.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.42-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Knottingley, WF11 8NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Aquarist (must be a competent fish keeper) roles across ferrybridge aquatics'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 £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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