The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day maintenance and development of SAMS seaweed farm site. The jobholder will take the leading role in planning and supporting the at sea elements of SAMS seaweed farm research, including seaweed farm infrastructure maintenance, monitoring of growth, and harvesting of crop. They will work to develop and improve the seaweed farm infrastructure to better support cultivation of seaweed lines and will be responsible for arranging the appropriate licensing and consenting of any activities.
Our Ideal Candidate
As a highly motivated and proactive individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, you will enjoy the challenge of practical at sea work. Strong organisational skills and forward planning are essential, prioritising work activities in accordance with a dynamic and changeable environment. You will have experience at working from small boats to deploy and maintaining aquaculture mooring infrastructure (e.g. mussel long lines or similar), with practical hands-on experience in handling lines and troubleshooting problems in the field. Power Level 2 Certification is desirable, although training will be offered if candidate lacks qualification.
Candidates would be ideally educated to BSc level in biology, mechanical engineering, environmental science or related discipline, or have equivalent work experience in a relevant technical role. A proactive approach to health and safety is essential, along with the ability to follow established procedures and contribute to a positive safety culture. You will be able to keep accurate records of monitoring data, and able to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work linked to the farms with support from other relevant staff.
Salary range: £32,546 – £36,130 per annum
Application deadline: 7 August 2026
Location: SAMS, Oban, Scotland
