Aquarist
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Position Overview & Specifications
FullAquarist (Part-time)
J&K Aquatics, North Petherton, Somerset
We are currently looking for an Aquarist to join our Wholesale Fish-house Team as general Tropical Fish-house Assistant.
To be considered for this role, candidates should:
- Have good knowledge of fish and of fish health
- Be a team player and willing to learn and develop
- Experience with imports and exports would be beneficial, but is not essential as training will be provided.
You will be dealing with all aspects of the fish business including imports and exports, husbandry and welfare, as well as our suppliers worldwide, maintaining the livestock and sending out orders to our customers throughout the UK & Ireland.
Job Type: Permanent, Full time - 40 hours per week + overtime
Reference: FT-FH-2023
Salary: Starting at £10 per hour (dependant on experience)
Closing Date: 24th February 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- No weekends
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Reference ID: FT-FH-2023
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 roles across J&K AQUATICS 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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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