fisheries assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting job opportunity has become available with us at hillside fisheries, located near bridgend in south Wales.
This is great opportunity for someone with a passion for koi.
This position will run up until September.
The Fish farm grows and breeds ornamental fish and supplies them to garden centres around the country. The spring and summer period is our busiest time with spawning, general fish husbandry, fulfilling orders, sorting and packing boxes ready for delivery etc.
Some of the main duties include caring for the livestock, water testing, feeding, counting, and sorting.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, hardworking and with a keen interest in koi, be self-motivated, positive and organised.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 5 months
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Aquarist (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: fish farm
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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