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Technician – Three Sixty Aquaculture Ltd

Location: R&D Site, Queens Dock, Swansea

Position: Full-Time

Start Date: End of January 2025

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

Three Sixty Aquaculture Ltd is at the forefront of sustainable aquaculture innovation. We specialise in high-quality shrimp production using advanced Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), targeting premium markets, including Michelin-starred restaurants and direct-to-consumer channels. As part of our expanding team, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Technician to join us at our R&D facility in Queens Dock.

About the Role

As a Technician, you will play a key role in supporting our R&D and production operations initially and then at our new site in Neath. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands-on technical expertise and a desire to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Technician Job Description

Part 1: Uphold Three-Sixty Company Values:

1. Healthy and happy – shrimp, customers, team, investors and environment

2. Shrimp first

3. Team second

4. Ownership. Act like this is mine. Don’t be lazy. There is nobody else. Don’t assume this is right. If you see something, do something.

5. Success is measured by the detail. How you do anything is how do you anything.

6. Communication: Transparent and efficient

7. Impact: Cutting edge and sustainable

Part 2: Responsibilities

1. Animal Husbandry:Conduct daily husbandry tasks in all systems in order to keep livestock happy and healthy.

·Routine grading and weighing of livestock, transferring aquatic species between systems and appropriate treatment of any shrimp
Ensure the health and wellbeing of the livestock. This includes routine physical and behavioural assessments, as well as skin scrapes and checking of eye, fin and sucker conditions.
Daily water quality testing of system water and treatment of incoming water
Clean tanks and filtration system daily
Feed animals according to feeding schedule
Assist with vaccinating animals
Prepare of live feeds, where required
Record keeping for animal movements, mortalities, etc in alignment with CEFAS
Inventory taking of food, chemicals and other items needed for the production cycle

2. Systems Maintenance & Repair: Ensure systems support healthy & happy livestock environment.

Completion of morning and afternoon checks to ensure that the systems are running optimally and to identify and rectify any issues with systems.
Monitor water and system parameters.
Diagnose any potential problems with the system and act quickly to resolve them in a timely manner to protect the livestock and facility
Accurate record keeping for all aspects of the facility
Data collection and entry for production record keeping

3. Policy & Procedure: Success is measured in the detail. How you do anything is how you do everything.

Implement good biosecurity practice and maintain necessary records in compliance with Biosecurity plan, for the system and the facility as a whole e.g. handwash and visitor log book
Be aware of Health & Safety requirements and responding to anything out of alignment and following protocol. Making sure extension cables are secured. wires aren’t hanging, electrical cables secured.
Keep storage areas and common areas tidy in order to ensure proper care of equipment, to prevent accidents and ensure that tools/ kit is easily accessible.

4. Innovation/Project Management: Contribute to the company and industry’s evolution and growth.

Take ownership of a particular aspect of production, systems maintenance, policy, or contribution to new ventures as aligned with personal development goals and under guidance of management.

5. Self-Management, Team Participation & Personal Leadership: Participate in the team and the business as if it were your own.

Be part of a rota to provide weekend cover and 24-hour alarm cover.
Keep up to date with industry standards and recommend site improvements to Management
Communicate regularly with the rest of the team and Management regarding any potential issues
Taking initiative for critical business activities e.g. feeding timings, water quality checks on all systems, and for general tidiness and keeping things in their proper place e.g. tool return
If you see something, do something and/or say something.

Part 3: Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Can follow instructions
Attention to detail
Diligence in Record Keeping
Demonstrates orderliness
Self-aware and aware of the knock-on effect of and impact of actions
Thorough and follows through
Ability to work autonomously and proactively, as well as within a team
Ability to communicate effectively within a team
Enthusiastic team Player
Innovative thinking
Critical Thinking for problem solving
Adaptability to changing environments
Customer service attitude and focus
Excellent communication skills (Written, oral)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, excel, etc)
Physical capability for standing, bending, manual dexterity
Previous knowledge/ experience of operating a RAS system
Inherent love of fish/ shrimp, aquaculture and/or sustainability preferred
Valid UK driving license for travel between Swansea and Neath site and for evening alarm cover

What We Offer

A chance to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of sustainable aquaculture.
A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Access to cutting-edge aquaculture technology and research facilities.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your aquaculture career, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re interested in joining Three Sixty Aquaculture Ltd to leigh@360aquaculture.com

Join us in redefining the future of aquaculture – sustainably and innovatively.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Canteen
Casual dress
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Expected start date: 20-01-2025

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