Deckhand
Mowi Skye
Basic Salary £28,258 to £31,648 per annum
Ability to earn a annual bonus
Additional allowances
Are you a highly motivated individual looking to start or expand your aquaculture career? We are currently looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual to make a difference onboard the Company’s vessel, the Mowi Skye. The vessel is a 1907 LUV 19m by 7m landing utility vessel powered by two volvo D9 main engines and has full accommodation and galley facilities on board.
The vessel will provide a valuable service to the Company’s seawater sites across the west of Scotland, predominantly within our Skye region. The role is challenging, but ultimately very rewarding and can lead to a variety of fulfilling career progression opportunities.
If you are ambitious and motivated and want to work with a likeminded team, then this is the role for you. This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be required to work a two week on / two week off rotational basis.
About the job
The role is a crucial part of the operations process and ensures that the best management of our salmon is undertaken. We need our Deckhands to strive for continuous improvement and deliver on all aspects of farm work to keep the team on track and performing well. The job includes, but it not limited to:
- Perform any combination of duties aboard the vessel including lookout, steering and engine-room watches.
- Treatment, harvest, grading and mooring assistance
- Loading, unloading and handling of deck cargo
- Reporting and liaising with farm management
- Maintain the vessel to a high standard
- Inspection and maintenance of equipment and facilities around the farm
- Monitoring and maintaining fish health, welfare and bio-security
- Boat handling around the farm
- General farm tasks to keep the whole operation running
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have an interest in the aquaculture industry and be willing to learn. They will be willing to expand their understanding and work hard on the job.
- STCW & RYA certification is required
- ML5 or ENG1 Medical certificate is required
- Experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
- Flexible approach to working to meet the demands of the job
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to understand the aims of the site and to support the rest of the team to achieve these
- Respect for the need for safe working practices
- Drivers licence is essential. No driving licence? Don’t worry, we can help with the cost of lessons
What does Mowi offer?
In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:
- A competitive salary;
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate;
- Cyclical bonus scheme;
- Two weeks on/ two weeks off shift pattern ;
- Holiday Allowance;
- Medical Cover with Equipsme;
- Generous pension scheme;
- Life assurance cover;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle;
- Employee discounts at participating retailers;
- Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme;
- Training & Development opportunities;
- Plus many more.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/people to apply.
Deadline to apply: Sunday 14th June 2026.
Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.
Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK.
