Scottish Sea Farms
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For the key facts and figures about how we farm, where we farm and, equally importantly, why we farm, visit http://scottishseafarms.com
SHETLAND VACANCY | Preparations are underway for the opening of our brand-new Billy Baa farm in Scalloway. We're recruiting for Marine Technicians, who'll be the first in Shetland to operate on 160m pens.
This is a great opportunity to be part of something new from day one.
Info > bit.ly/3Ku618w
This is a great opportunity to be part of something new from day one.
Info > bit.ly/3Ku618w
December 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
SHETLAND VACANCY | Preparations are underway for the opening of our brand-new Billy Baa farm in Scalloway. We're recruiting for Marine Technicians, who'll be the first in Shetland to operate on 160m pens.
This is a great opportunity to be part of something new from day one.
Info > bit.ly/3Ku618w
This is a great opportunity to be part of something new from day one.
Info > bit.ly/3Ku618w
CLOUDS | The final month of 2025 - and our final calendar share for the year.
As always, a huge thank you to our teams spread across Scotland for their hard work and dedication to health and welfare, every day.
📸 Gathering clouds seen from Girlsta, Shetland, by Freshwater Technician Finley
As always, a huge thank you to our teams spread across Scotland for their hard work and dedication to health and welfare, every day.
📸 Gathering clouds seen from Girlsta, Shetland, by Freshwater Technician Finley
December 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
CLOUDS | The final month of 2025 - and our final calendar share for the year.
As always, a huge thank you to our teams spread across Scotland for their hard work and dedication to health and welfare, every day.
📸 Gathering clouds seen from Girlsta, Shetland, by Freshwater Technician Finley
As always, a huge thank you to our teams spread across Scotland for their hard work and dedication to health and welfare, every day.
📸 Gathering clouds seen from Girlsta, Shetland, by Freshwater Technician Finley
MULL VACANCY | Our farm teams in the Sound of Mull are expanding.
Marine Technicians are hands-on with our salmon everyday, ensuring their health and welfare.
The package:
✅ 31 days holiday
✅ Subsidised gym membership
✅ Discounts and rewards platform… and more.
Apply here > bit.ly/4nWmfov
Marine Technicians are hands-on with our salmon everyday, ensuring their health and welfare.
The package:
✅ 31 days holiday
✅ Subsidised gym membership
✅ Discounts and rewards platform… and more.
Apply here > bit.ly/4nWmfov
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
MULL VACANCY | Our farm teams in the Sound of Mull are expanding.
Marine Technicians are hands-on with our salmon everyday, ensuring their health and welfare.
The package:
✅ 31 days holiday
✅ Subsidised gym membership
✅ Discounts and rewards platform… and more.
Apply here > bit.ly/4nWmfov
Marine Technicians are hands-on with our salmon everyday, ensuring their health and welfare.
The package:
✅ 31 days holiday
✅ Subsidised gym membership
✅ Discounts and rewards platform… and more.
Apply here > bit.ly/4nWmfov
JOBS ROUNDUP | From Freshwater to Marine, if you’re looking for a hands-on role in aquaculture, look no further 👇
ARGYLL Freshwater Technician (Oban)
HIGHLANDS Marine Technician (2 week on/off)
ORKNEY Marine Technician
Apply now > bit.ly/4oRHclk
ARGYLL Freshwater Technician (Oban)
HIGHLANDS Marine Technician (2 week on/off)
ORKNEY Marine Technician
Apply now > bit.ly/4oRHclk
November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
JOBS ROUNDUP | From Freshwater to Marine, if you’re looking for a hands-on role in aquaculture, look no further 👇
ARGYLL Freshwater Technician (Oban)
HIGHLANDS Marine Technician (2 week on/off)
ORKNEY Marine Technician
Apply now > bit.ly/4oRHclk
ARGYLL Freshwater Technician (Oban)
HIGHLANDS Marine Technician (2 week on/off)
ORKNEY Marine Technician
Apply now > bit.ly/4oRHclk
MARINE TECHNICIAN VACANCY | Fancy a 2 week on/off shift pattern? Our team in Loch Eriboll, our most northern Mainland farm, is expanding.
With on-shift accommodation provided, experience of being out on site is preferred but not essential.
Interested? Apply > bit.ly/3Xd0llW
With on-shift accommodation provided, experience of being out on site is preferred but not essential.
Interested? Apply > bit.ly/3Xd0llW
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
MARINE TECHNICIAN VACANCY | Fancy a 2 week on/off shift pattern? Our team in Loch Eriboll, our most northern Mainland farm, is expanding.
With on-shift accommodation provided, experience of being out on site is preferred but not essential.
Interested? Apply > bit.ly/3Xd0llW
With on-shift accommodation provided, experience of being out on site is preferred but not essential.
Interested? Apply > bit.ly/3Xd0llW
ORKNEY VACANCIES | Our marine farms at Westerbister and Bring Head are adding new faces to the teams.
With duties including general farm tasks, boat handling, maintenance and fish welfare, our Marine Technicians are hands-on roles, crucial to our success.
All info and apply > bit.ly/4oQ5PyT
With duties including general farm tasks, boat handling, maintenance and fish welfare, our Marine Technicians are hands-on roles, crucial to our success.
All info and apply > bit.ly/4oQ5PyT
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
ORKNEY VACANCIES | Our marine farms at Westerbister and Bring Head are adding new faces to the teams.
With duties including general farm tasks, boat handling, maintenance and fish welfare, our Marine Technicians are hands-on roles, crucial to our success.
All info and apply > bit.ly/4oQ5PyT
With duties including general farm tasks, boat handling, maintenance and fish welfare, our Marine Technicians are hands-on roles, crucial to our success.
All info and apply > bit.ly/4oQ5PyT
PINK SKIES | A long-heralded way to monitor incoming weather, pink and red skies at dawn and dusk can give our teams – and anyone out on the water – some guidance on what upcoming conditions may be like.
📸 Pink skies over Loch Eriboll, and November’s calendar picture, by H&S Coordinator Andy
📸 Pink skies over Loch Eriboll, and November’s calendar picture, by H&S Coordinator Andy
November 1, 2025 at 9:07 AM
PINK SKIES | A long-heralded way to monitor incoming weather, pink and red skies at dawn and dusk can give our teams – and anyone out on the water – some guidance on what upcoming conditions may be like.
📸 Pink skies over Loch Eriboll, and November’s calendar picture, by H&S Coordinator Andy
📸 Pink skies over Loch Eriboll, and November’s calendar picture, by H&S Coordinator Andy
DECKHAND VACANCY | Our service vessel, the Hollie Rose, is recruiting. With a 2wk on/off rota, you'll provide vital support to our marine farms around Oban and Mull.
2+ years practical experience, Day Skipper qualified, and ambitions to pursue a Yacht-Master Coastal?
Apply here > bit.ly/4qtDfVL
2+ years practical experience, Day Skipper qualified, and ambitions to pursue a Yacht-Master Coastal?
Apply here > bit.ly/4qtDfVL
October 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
DECKHAND VACANCY | Our service vessel, the Hollie Rose, is recruiting. With a 2wk on/off rota, you'll provide vital support to our marine farms around Oban and Mull.
2+ years practical experience, Day Skipper qualified, and ambitions to pursue a Yacht-Master Coastal?
Apply here > bit.ly/4qtDfVL
2+ years practical experience, Day Skipper qualified, and ambitions to pursue a Yacht-Master Coastal?
Apply here > bit.ly/4qtDfVL
SHETLAND VACANCY | Looking to grow your aquaculture career? Our farms around Setterness are looking for Marine Technicians to join the team.
Whether you already have experience out on farm, or are looking to take your first step in the sector, find out more and apply > bit.ly/3L6JO0b
Whether you already have experience out on farm, or are looking to take your first step in the sector, find out more and apply > bit.ly/3L6JO0b
October 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
SHETLAND VACANCY | Looking to grow your aquaculture career? Our farms around Setterness are looking for Marine Technicians to join the team.
Whether you already have experience out on farm, or are looking to take your first step in the sector, find out more and apply > bit.ly/3L6JO0b
Whether you already have experience out on farm, or are looking to take your first step in the sector, find out more and apply > bit.ly/3L6JO0b
LONG SERVICE | Celebrations in Shetland for our latest long server, Slavik! The go-to maintenance assistance at our Gremista processing facility, he’s celebrating 15 years with the team this month.
Thank you for all your hard work, Slavik 🎉
#longservice #milestone #congratulations
Thank you for all your hard work, Slavik 🎉
#longservice #milestone #congratulations
October 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
LONG SERVICE | Celebrations in Shetland for our latest long server, Slavik! The go-to maintenance assistance at our Gremista processing facility, he’s celebrating 15 years with the team this month.
Thank you for all your hard work, Slavik 🎉
#longservice #milestone #congratulations
Thank you for all your hard work, Slavik 🎉
#longservice #milestone #congratulations
NEW SOURCE ISSUE | The Source, Issue 22, is out now!
Packed with company news, updates & stories from across Scottish Sea Farms.
Check it out to stay connected with what’s happening across the team!
📷 bit.ly/3W4Mbmw
Packed with company news, updates & stories from across Scottish Sea Farms.
Check it out to stay connected with what’s happening across the team!
📷 bit.ly/3W4Mbmw
October 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW SOURCE ISSUE | The Source, Issue 22, is out now!
Packed with company news, updates & stories from across Scottish Sea Farms.
Check it out to stay connected with what’s happening across the team!
📷 bit.ly/3W4Mbmw
Packed with company news, updates & stories from across Scottish Sea Farms.
Check it out to stay connected with what’s happening across the team!
📷 bit.ly/3W4Mbmw
REFLECTIONS | As the longer nights start to draw in and the weather turns a bit wilder, it becomes all the more important to stay safe while out on the water.
#KeepSafe and #KeepOutsideTheBuoys.
📸 October’s calendar picture: Scalloway, Shetland, by Engineering Supervisor Grant
#KeepSafe and #KeepOutsideTheBuoys.
📸 October’s calendar picture: Scalloway, Shetland, by Engineering Supervisor Grant
October 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
REFLECTIONS | As the longer nights start to draw in and the weather turns a bit wilder, it becomes all the more important to stay safe while out on the water.
#KeepSafe and #KeepOutsideTheBuoys.
📸 October’s calendar picture: Scalloway, Shetland, by Engineering Supervisor Grant
#KeepSafe and #KeepOutsideTheBuoys.
📸 October’s calendar picture: Scalloway, Shetland, by Engineering Supervisor Grant
BEACH CLEAN | As part of the #GreatBritishBeachClean 2025, our Mainland Engineering team were out on the shore of Loch Creran today.
From mattresses to mussel farm floats, tyres to gas canisters, it was a loaded trailer leaving the beach!
From mattresses to mussel farm floats, tyres to gas canisters, it was a loaded trailer leaving the beach!
September 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
BEACH CLEAN | As part of the #GreatBritishBeachClean 2025, our Mainland Engineering team were out on the shore of Loch Creran today.
From mattresses to mussel farm floats, tyres to gas canisters, it was a loaded trailer leaving the beach!
From mattresses to mussel farm floats, tyres to gas canisters, it was a loaded trailer leaving the beach!
LONG SERVICE | A well-deserved shout-out for Area Manager George, celebrating 15 years’ service this month.
From joining us in 2010 to advancing to Farm Manager for our Mangaster marine farm in 2014, for the last few years George has been Area Manager for our Setterness farms. 🎉
From joining us in 2010 to advancing to Farm Manager for our Mangaster marine farm in 2014, for the last few years George has been Area Manager for our Setterness farms. 🎉
September 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
LONG SERVICE | A well-deserved shout-out for Area Manager George, celebrating 15 years’ service this month.
From joining us in 2010 to advancing to Farm Manager for our Mangaster marine farm in 2014, for the last few years George has been Area Manager for our Setterness farms. 🎉
From joining us in 2010 to advancing to Farm Manager for our Mangaster marine farm in 2014, for the last few years George has been Area Manager for our Setterness farms. 🎉
FOOD FESTIVAL | In Kirkwall this weekend? Check out what’s on offer at the Orkney Food and Drink Festival!
We’re proud to sponsor the two-day event alongside fellow producer @CookeScotland and @ScotlandSalmon, through our Heart of the Community Fund.
#FarmLocal #SupportLocal
We’re proud to sponsor the two-day event alongside fellow producer @CookeScotland and @ScotlandSalmon, through our Heart of the Community Fund.
#FarmLocal #SupportLocal
September 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
FOOD FESTIVAL | In Kirkwall this weekend? Check out what’s on offer at the Orkney Food and Drink Festival!
We’re proud to sponsor the two-day event alongside fellow producer @CookeScotland and @ScotlandSalmon, through our Heart of the Community Fund.
#FarmLocal #SupportLocal
We’re proud to sponsor the two-day event alongside fellow producer @CookeScotland and @ScotlandSalmon, through our Heart of the Community Fund.
#FarmLocal #SupportLocal
LONG SERVICE | From IT fitouts to system migrations, Senior IT Technician Forbes has been integral to the team for 15 years – not least after he transformed our IT platform, not long after starting, which went on to serve as our South Shian IT centre for over 10 years! 👏
September 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
LONG SERVICE | From IT fitouts to system migrations, Senior IT Technician Forbes has been integral to the team for 15 years – not least after he transformed our IT platform, not long after starting, which went on to serve as our South Shian IT centre for over 10 years! 👏
ENGINEER VACANCY | Our Shetland freshwater hatchery is recruiting for a Freshwater Electrical Engineer.
Responsible for the full service, maintenance and repair of equipment in the hatchery, this is a vital role to ensure the safety of both our fish and staff.
More info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
Responsible for the full service, maintenance and repair of equipment in the hatchery, this is a vital role to ensure the safety of both our fish and staff.
More info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
September 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
ENGINEER VACANCY | Our Shetland freshwater hatchery is recruiting for a Freshwater Electrical Engineer.
Responsible for the full service, maintenance and repair of equipment in the hatchery, this is a vital role to ensure the safety of both our fish and staff.
More info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
Responsible for the full service, maintenance and repair of equipment in the hatchery, this is a vital role to ensure the safety of both our fish and staff.
More info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
LAYERS | You can see the passage of time throughout the natural environment.
We’ve been farming for over 50 years, becoming part of the landscape as we produce our Scottish salmon.
📸 Yesnaby, Orkney, and our September calendar picture, by Fish Health & Welfare Manager Amanda
We’ve been farming for over 50 years, becoming part of the landscape as we produce our Scottish salmon.
📸 Yesnaby, Orkney, and our September calendar picture, by Fish Health & Welfare Manager Amanda
September 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
LAYERS | You can see the passage of time throughout the natural environment.
We’ve been farming for over 50 years, becoming part of the landscape as we produce our Scottish salmon.
📸 Yesnaby, Orkney, and our September calendar picture, by Fish Health & Welfare Manager Amanda
We’ve been farming for over 50 years, becoming part of the landscape as we produce our Scottish salmon.
📸 Yesnaby, Orkney, and our September calendar picture, by Fish Health & Welfare Manager Amanda
LONG SERVICE | Yet another long service to shout-out!
Nicola, celebrating her 20-years’ service, has it all: accuracy under pressure, an unrivalled work ethic, but most importantly, good humour whilst building our Supply Chain team into what it is today.
📸 Nicola (right) with colleague Georgia
Nicola, celebrating her 20-years’ service, has it all: accuracy under pressure, an unrivalled work ethic, but most importantly, good humour whilst building our Supply Chain team into what it is today.
📸 Nicola (right) with colleague Georgia
August 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
LONG SERVICE | Yet another long service to shout-out!
Nicola, celebrating her 20-years’ service, has it all: accuracy under pressure, an unrivalled work ethic, but most importantly, good humour whilst building our Supply Chain team into what it is today.
📸 Nicola (right) with colleague Georgia
Nicola, celebrating her 20-years’ service, has it all: accuracy under pressure, an unrivalled work ethic, but most importantly, good humour whilst building our Supply Chain team into what it is today.
📸 Nicola (right) with colleague Georgia
SHETLAND VACANCY | Our farm teams cross-Shetland are expanding with roles dedicated to weekend support - focusing on fish health, feeding and welfare.
Flexible weekend work, and no experience needed. Full training provided.
Find out all info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
Flexible weekend work, and no experience needed. Full training provided.
Find out all info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
August 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
SHETLAND VACANCY | Our farm teams cross-Shetland are expanding with roles dedicated to weekend support - focusing on fish health, feeding and welfare.
Flexible weekend work, and no experience needed. Full training provided.
Find out all info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
Flexible weekend work, and no experience needed. Full training provided.
Find out all info and apply > bit.ly/41qLDKT
SUPPLY CHAIN VACANCY | Our South Shian #Oban team are looking to add a Supply Chain Coordinator on a fixed term contract.
With responsibility for order handling, managing transport requirements, and producing relevant documentation, full ‘on-the-job’ training will be given.
More > bit.ly/3UPb055
With responsibility for order handling, managing transport requirements, and producing relevant documentation, full ‘on-the-job’ training will be given.
More > bit.ly/3UPb055
August 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
SUPPLY CHAIN VACANCY | Our South Shian #Oban team are looking to add a Supply Chain Coordinator on a fixed term contract.
With responsibility for order handling, managing transport requirements, and producing relevant documentation, full ‘on-the-job’ training will be given.
More > bit.ly/3UPb055
With responsibility for order handling, managing transport requirements, and producing relevant documentation, full ‘on-the-job’ training will be given.
More > bit.ly/3UPb055
#NOWRONGPATH | Already made your choices but not sure where they’ll take you? L&D Coordinator Erin:
> Went to college to study Childcare, working as a cleaner whilst studying
> Decided it wasn't the right path
> Joined our HR Team & completed Business and Admin apprenticeship
> Now, L&D Coordinator
> Went to college to study Childcare, working as a cleaner whilst studying
> Decided it wasn't the right path
> Joined our HR Team & completed Business and Admin apprenticeship
> Now, L&D Coordinator
August 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#NOWRONGPATH | Already made your choices but not sure where they’ll take you? L&D Coordinator Erin:
> Went to college to study Childcare, working as a cleaner whilst studying
> Decided it wasn't the right path
> Joined our HR Team & completed Business and Admin apprenticeship
> Now, L&D Coordinator
> Went to college to study Childcare, working as a cleaner whilst studying
> Decided it wasn't the right path
> Joined our HR Team & completed Business and Admin apprenticeship
> Now, L&D Coordinator
NO WRONG PATH | Whatever your plans after school, there’s #NoWrongPath to take.
Environmental Officer Zoe:
> Studied Palaeontology at uni, then did MSc International Marine Science
> Worked as Environmental Consultant in renewables and aquaculture
> Now, Environmental Officer focusing on consenting
Environmental Officer Zoe:
> Studied Palaeontology at uni, then did MSc International Marine Science
> Worked as Environmental Consultant in renewables and aquaculture
> Now, Environmental Officer focusing on consenting
August 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
NO WRONG PATH | Whatever your plans after school, there’s #NoWrongPath to take.
Environmental Officer Zoe:
> Studied Palaeontology at uni, then did MSc International Marine Science
> Worked as Environmental Consultant in renewables and aquaculture
> Now, Environmental Officer focusing on consenting
Environmental Officer Zoe:
> Studied Palaeontology at uni, then did MSc International Marine Science
> Worked as Environmental Consultant in renewables and aquaculture
> Now, Environmental Officer focusing on consenting
#NOWRONGPATH | What will your path look like?
HR Business Partner Claire:
> Left school with 2 Highers
> Worked as shop assistant for 4 years
> Completed Admin Course at college in evenings
> Joined us in 2001 as Receptionist
> Completed HNC & CIPD qualifications in role
> Now, HR Business Partner
HR Business Partner Claire:
> Left school with 2 Highers
> Worked as shop assistant for 4 years
> Completed Admin Course at college in evenings
> Joined us in 2001 as Receptionist
> Completed HNC & CIPD qualifications in role
> Now, HR Business Partner
August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#NOWRONGPATH | What will your path look like?
HR Business Partner Claire:
> Left school with 2 Highers
> Worked as shop assistant for 4 years
> Completed Admin Course at college in evenings
> Joined us in 2001 as Receptionist
> Completed HNC & CIPD qualifications in role
> Now, HR Business Partner
HR Business Partner Claire:
> Left school with 2 Highers
> Worked as shop assistant for 4 years
> Completed Admin Course at college in evenings
> Joined us in 2001 as Receptionist
> Completed HNC & CIPD qualifications in role
> Now, HR Business Partner
LEAPING | Dolphins spotted 🐬
Our Summer Isles farm team had a few friends drop by last week to enjoy the waves.
📸 pic c/o Fish Health (Senior) Mark
Our Summer Isles farm team had a few friends drop by last week to enjoy the waves.
📸 pic c/o Fish Health (Senior) Mark
August 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
LEAPING | Dolphins spotted 🐬
Our Summer Isles farm team had a few friends drop by last week to enjoy the waves.
📸 pic c/o Fish Health (Senior) Mark
Our Summer Isles farm team had a few friends drop by last week to enjoy the waves.
📸 pic c/o Fish Health (Senior) Mark