Assistant Farm Manager Vacancy

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A vacancy has arisen for a full time Assistant Farm Manager at Selcoth Fisheries Ltd in Dumfriesshire.

We are a well-established independent rainbow trout farm on the Moffat Water with a hatchery and two fingerlings/ re-stocking sites. The farm is set in 150 acres of the unspoilt Moffat valley and is run as a modern, professional and forward-thinking small business.
You would be responsible for a range of activities including,
• fish husbandry & routines
• fish grading and moving
• alarm call-outs and emergency procedures
• site maintenance & improvements.
There are opportunities to vary the role with involvement in other farm activities including sheep & cattle management, game keeping and forestry management.
You would be reporting to and working closely with the Farm Manager and would be expected to be personable and communicative with a strong sense of reliability and self-motivation. Common sense and adaptability are also important characteristics.
Previous experience/ exposure to aquaculture and a full driving licence are desired. The ideal candidate will additionally be FLT & quad bike qualified with previous experience in rainbow trout husbandry and basic site maintenance.
We are offering a competitive package with a range of benefits starting from £16,612 per annum.
If you are interested in the role please send an email to shararoutledge@selcothfisheries.com with your CV including detailed descriptions of your relevant experience and the type of work that you are looking for.