Loch Etive, nr Taynuilt

Dawnfresh Farming Ltd, part of the Dawnfresh Seafoods Group, is the largest Trout Farming Company operating in the UK.  Our Marine and Freshwater farms are located throughout Scotland, England and Ireland.

We are currently looking to identify a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Seawater Operations Manager for our five seawater farms on Loch Etive, nr Taynuilt.

Our farms in Etive have a combined annual production of 2,000t sea-grown rainbow trout @ 4.5kg.  This tonnage is expected to double within the next 2-3 years with the development of existing sites within Etive and the opening of new production in a separate geographic region.
 
As Operations Manager you will be responsible for the day to day planning, running and reporting of the five farms.  Reporting to and working closely with the Seawater Manager, the successful candidate will ideally already be a Site Manager within the aquaculture industry, or an experienced Assistant Manager that is keen to progress into management, with proven ability for developing site infrastructure and establishing best farming practice.  Essential skills will include the ability to manage and motivate personnel, first class planning and organisation abilities and a high degree of computer literacy. In addition, applicants should have a full driving license and be prepared to undertake travel as required.

Depending on experience, we offer a salary package in the range £33k-£39k, along with the opportunity to develop your management career within a company at the forefront of UK trout farming.  Assistance with housing may be available.

If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV, by Thursday 29th March 2012, to:
Lindsey Elder, HR Assistant, Dawnfresh Seafoods Ltd, Bothwellpark Industrial Estate, Uddingston, G71 6LS.  Office 01698 810008, E-mail: lindsey.elder@dawnfresh.co.uk
Informal enquires can be made to Sean Lydon, Seawater Manager, Office 01866 822549, E-mail sean.lydon@dawnfresh.co.uk