Working with us
Our people are at the heart of our business.
Our values
All of our activities and decisions are driven by our values and are integral to our sustainability pillars, Healthy Business, Healthy Salmon, Healthy People, Healthy Communities and Healthy Environment.
Provenance
Our commitment to Scottish provenance underpins our business, our salmon are exclusively raised on the West Coast of Scotland and Hebridean Islands.
Passion
Our people are our greatest asset, their passion, dedication and expertise are essential for producing the finest salmon from Scotland.
Respect
We respect and care for our natural environment and our local communities in which we live and work.
Apprenticeship to expert programme
We are committed to developing and investing in our employees through our industry leading Aquaculture Competency Framework for our Marine and Freshwater teams.
Our competency framework provides a clear route for progression through our comprehensive training programme linked to our competitive reward structure and outlines clear performance standards across all our sites.
These standards are unique to our business model and identify and support our strong commitment to employee development.
Skills, Competencies & Professional Development
Our training ethos is based on ensuring all our employees have the knowledge, skills and confidence required to carry out their jobs to the highest health & safety, food hygiene and fish welfare standards. In the past year, we delivered over 1,700 training courses to support the development of employees across our full supply chain.
We are fully committed to investing in personal growth and development, and recognise that further education, training and study is important part of your journey with us.
A number of our employees are actively engaged with our education and industry partners, including the STEM ambassadors network, Developing the Young Workforce, LANTRA, Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, North Atlantic Fisheries College and the University of Highlands & Islands.
Cadetship Opportunity
Bakkafrost have an exciting opportunity for a seafarer to join our Cadetship programme, in collaboration with Stream Marine.
We are now looking for our next crew member to join the Cadetship programme.
You will gain internationally recognised qualifications such as Deck Officer whilst completing college and sea phases over 3 years, onboard one of our vessels in Scotland or the Faroe Islands.
On successful completion of your Cadetship, there may be an opportunity of a permanent role on one of our vessels should this be available.
The Cadet
You must be 18 before your starting your qualification.
You must hold the minimum entry requirements:
- 4 x National 5’s at Grade C or above
Must include:
> Maths
> English
> Science (Chemistry, Biology or Physics)
- You must hold a valid UK/EEA Passport
Degree / BSc Hons routes are available for results above ‘Highers’ level
How to Apply
Visit the Stream Marine Careers website: streammarinetraining.com/cadetship-training-programme/
Bakkafrost will support you closely throughout your cadetship, and we are committed to growing our own crew.
I have learned so much on everything from fish husbandry to the chemistry involved in water testing, with the added bonus of being surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.
Benefits
Alongside our excellent professional development support, you can also expect:
- A competitive salary with regular reviews
- Share Bonus Programme
- A market-leading pension
- Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
- The option to buy or sell holidays
- Opportunities in the most beautiful locations and enhanced relocation support
- A commitment to safety and an excellent Occupational Health Service
- Access to a tempting package of benefits and everyday discounts at a local and national level, designed to make your money stretch further
- Role specific benefit packages including a discretionary welcome payment in hard-to-recruit areas
Looking for a fresh challenge
As a major employer with 60 sites across the West Coast of Scotland and Hebridean Islands, we respect the role that salmon farming plays in the remote and rural areas in which we operate. We are committed to providing quality employment, development opportunities for all employees and engaging with local schools and communities.