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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd is based at Cairndow, at the head of Loch Fyne on the West Coast of Scotland. From this stunning location we have been supplying our customers with the finest fish and seafood for over 40 years. From our internationally renowned Oyster Bar Restaurant and through the products we sell globally, we pride ourselves on provenance, quality and sustainability.
We are in the envious position where we can enjoy all the great outdoors has to offer; beautiful beaches, views, walks, wildlife and outdoor sports, as well as not being far from Dunoon, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Glasgow, to enjoy the benefits of a large town or city.
Our team at Cairndow fulfil a wide variety of roles from our restaurant and retail teams, along with administration, sales and support functions. As well as our site in Argyll, we also have Aquaculture sites located on the Isle of Lewis and Ulverston in Cumbria.
If you have a passion for working with sustainably sourced produce and would like to work in a friendly environment, in a great location, then please get in touch.
HR TEAM - CONTACT DETAILS:
Christine Smith, HR Department, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd, Clachan, Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BL, Scotland
E-mail: recruitment@lochfyne.com
Tel: 01499 600462
Our current vacancies are listed here; we are happy to keep your CV on file if there is nothing immediately available.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Hebridean Mussels Site: Isle of Lewis
- OYSTER FARM OPERATIVE - Morecambe Bay Oysters Site: Cumbria
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- Job Title: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (Hebridean Mussels Site: Isle of Lewis).
- Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour.
- Contract Type: Temporary - 6 months; with the potential to become permanent.
- Contracted Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week).
- Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic rate for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
- Other Info: Driving licence and your own transport are essential for this role.
- Job Location: Hebridean Mussels Centre, West Earshader, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9LP.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
- Employee App with a variety of benefits including access to a private GP consultation, discounts, legal advice, etc.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
- Cycle To Work Scheme.
- Staff discounts.
- Comprehensive training.
- Staff development opportunities.
Job Description:
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our HEBRIDEAN MUSSELS TEAM, assisting with the farming and processing of shellfish at our EARSHADER site, located on the ISLE OF LEWIS, OUTER HEBRIDES. The ideal person will be able to work well within a small, focused team. Previous aquaculture experience is not required, as full training will be provided. The role will involve working outside, as well as inside the site's Mussel Farm Centre.
Day to day duties will vary and include:
- Husbandry and harvesting of shellfish using designated equipment and machinery.
- Grading and packing shellfish.
- Assisting with transporting shellfish to designated areas.
- A range of cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the site.
RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV to: recruitment@lochfyne.com or contact us for an Application Form. Tel: 01499 600462.
SITE LOCATION: West Earshader, Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LP.
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- Job Title: OYSTER FARM OPERATIVE (Morecambe Bay Oysters Beach Site: Cumbria).
- Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour.
- Contract Type: Permanent.
- Contracted Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week).
- Overtime: Paid at x1.5 basic rate for hours worked over 40 hours per week.
- Other Info: Your own transport would be beneficial.
- Job Location: Morecambe Bay Oysters Farm, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0RF.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rata).
- Employee App with a variety of benefits including access to a private GP consultation, discounts, legal advice, etc.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Death In Service (Life Assurance) Scheme.
- Cycle To Work Scheme.
- Staff discounts.
- Comprehensive training.
- Staff development opportunities.
Job Description:
We are looking for a reliable and self-motivated person to join our OYSTER FARM TEAM, to assist with the day to day operation of the OYSTER FARM at our site in ULVERSTON, CUMBRIA. The successful person will be able to work well within a small, focused team. Previous aquaculture experience is not required, as full training will be provided. The role will involve working outside on the beach, as well as inside the site's Oyster Farm Centre.
Day to day duties will vary and include:
- Harvesting shellfish using designated equipment.
- Grading shellfish.
- Assisting with transporting shellfish to designated areas.
- A range of cleaning and housekeeping duties throughout the site.
RIGHT TO WORK: BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK AND LIVE LEGALLY IN THE UK.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit your CV to: recruitment@lochfyne.com or contact us for an Application Form. Tel: 01499 600462.
SITE LOCATION: Roosebeck, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0RF.