Aquaculture Equipment Fabricator – Northamptonshire

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  1. POSITION SUMMARY

 Does aquaculture Recirculating Aquaculture Systems technology excite you? We are an aquaculture technology company specialising in small-medium sized RAS and culture systems for the lobster, algae, and oyster industry. We are looking for a new team member to assist in fabricating our Aquahive and Hatchery in a Box products, along with supporting our new innovations and other group aquaculture businesses.

 We aim to innovate and to create new value for our customers and our sister companies by streamlining our production processes and by integrating new suppliers and technology.

 We are looking for an energetic Aquaculture Equipment Fabricator who will be responsible for the fabrication of our marine RAS equipment on time and on budget. The successful candidate will be hands-on in building composition and installation, and/or a relevant trade qualification in plastic fabrication, electrical, plumbing, or similar, and will ideally have an understanding of marine aquaculture equipment.

 The chosen candidate must have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently or as part of a team and have a working knowledge of associated technology and relevant tools.

 

  1. PRIMARY TASKS

 

  • To source and build RAS and various components required for culture of marine animals.
  • Communicate projects on time and budget
  • Produce aquaculture systems to a consistent spec. and quality and on time
  • Be knowledgeable in all areas of systems production including seawater re-use and pumping, lighting and electrical, plastics fabrication, and general building related to aquaculture systems installation.

 

  1. SUPERVISION

 

  • Immediate Supervisor: RAS Project Manager
  1. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

 

The appointee must relate and communicate in an effective way with:

  • Vendors and suppliers
  • Customers
  • Sales
  • R&D Director
  • Managing Director
  1. SELECTION CRITERIA

To perform the job successfully:

  • Ability to physically construct RAS systems to a high degree of finish
  • Understand or be willing to learn about RAS water controls
  • A keen interest in new technologies and how they might be applied in a novel way to aquaculture
  • UK Driving Licence
  • Electrical knowledge and advantage
  • Ability to work away on-site for reasonable periods for installations
  • Be computer literate
  1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to lift up to 20 kg/ 50 pounds.

  • Proper lifting techniques and back supports should be used when working with heavy materials.
  • In addition, the use of safety gear is required for all pertinent jobs. There will typically be other co-workers that can assist with jobs that require substantial lifting, etc.
  1. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

  • This role is workshop and field based
  • Some travel, including overnight and or overseas is required

 

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