Fish Farm Manager

Goatsbridge Trout Farm Ltd. Is based in Jerpointabbey, Thomastown, Co. Killkenny, Ireland and comprises of two farms and a factory growing Rainbow Trout from fingerling to market size.

The position (Fish farm Manager) will be outdoors solely and would require a person that’s motivated, hardworking and has ability to work with a team to keep and maintain a high standard of fish welfare on all farms while producing a high end product for the Irish and European markets. This is a working supervisor position and will require, own initiative to coordinate daily tasks.

This is a Full time position.. Training can be supplied to the right candidate.

Salary based on dependant on experience and capabilities.

Job Description

• Day to Day husbandry of Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss.
• Enforcement of high quality control processes through out all farm operations.
• Feed , Fish and Stock management
• Fish health management
• Record keeping (Stock records both on paper and electronically)
• Quality standards to be upkeep and Audit preparation. ASC and Global Gap implementation
• Knowledge of fish farm machinery upkeep and operation.
• Site Maintenance and upkeep
• Maintenance skills in an outdoor setting
• Ability to understand English required for safety purposes.
• Communicate and Work as a Team Leader:
• Communicate with fellow employees to complete tasks and adhere to safety standards.
• Required for weekend cover on rotation basis amongst other colleagues
• Night and Alarm/out of hours cover on rotation between all staff.
• Miscellaneous Duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: The worker is subject to noise. The worker can be subject to hot, cold and wet conditions (Seasonal).

Essential Skills

• Proven fish farm experience or maintenance experience is required
• Full Driving License is required - Trailer license is a plus not required
• Record keeping, organizational skills.
• Stock recording and knowledge of required paperwork needed to measure performance.
• Microsoft office and computer skills
• Ability to work with and lead a small team
• Exemplary Attendance.
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as a team player.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to communicate in English in order to adhere to safety standards.
• Typical Physical Activity

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Fish farm, Aquaculture, Farming

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €33,000.00-€43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Housing allowance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thomastown, County Kilkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Fish Farm: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/01/2025