MOWI: more than just a job

Mowi places a strong emphasis on training and development, ensuring that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the aquaculture industry. This commitment to staff development enhances the overall skill level and employability of the local workforce.

“You never have to worry about not being prepared for your job,” explained Sean. “Before, I worked at Starbucks, and I didn’t have any of these qualifications. You do learn quite a lot in the courses, and the lecturers at UHI Argyll are really helpful.”

Proud to be a part of the Carradale and wider Scottish community

Mowi has been a part of the Carradale community for the past 10 years, directly employing 12 people, whilst contributing to the wider local economy. The North Kilbrannan site, which received its first batch of fish a few weeks ago, will add 10 new jobs to the area, totalling £314K in salaries, plus £8M investment in a new facility and £2M investment in the harbour.

Click on the video below to learn more about Mowi’s impact on the community at North Kilbrannan 

Each time Mowi, the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon, opens a site such as North Kilbrannan, it supports at least 64 jobs in the local supply chain, with more than 1,500 people employed across Scotland - team members, who, like Sean, have found meaningful and well paid jobs in communities that they love, doing work that they enjoy.

With its versatility, healthy nutritional profile and low carbon footprint, it’s no wonder that farm-raised salmon is the number one seafood choice for Brits. And salmon is the UK’s most valuable food export, with sales boosting the economy by more than a half billion pounds in 2023.

As 40 per cent of the country’s fresh salmon flows through Mowi’s processing plant in Fort William, that means Scotland’s west coast plays a significant part in the country’s economic future. So it’s important to the company that its employees are highly trained and satisfied in secure jobs that are helping to feed the world.

Team members like Sean are a vital part of this vision. “You’re outdoors most of the time, so that’s a plus,” Sean commented. “Every day is different. You never know what you are going to do and that’s what keeps it exciting.

Even just driving about on the boats is a lot of fun, and especially during the summer months, it’s fantastic!”

Breathing new life into an historic harbour

As part of its North Kilbrannan salmon farm development, Mowi is also playing a pivotal role in the proposal to rejuvenate Carradale’s iconic harbour facility. This will include the construction of a purposebuilt shore base, storage facilities and a new pontoon.

Improvements have already begun with Mowi’s clean up of the pier area, something applauded by locals, who have welcomed Sean and his team to their beautiful and historic port.

Mowi also supports local events and organisations, such as Carradale Harbour Day, which was held last weekend.  Along with craft stalls, face painting and live music, the Mowi Salmon Wagon was on hand serving up delicious fish dishes to the hungry crowds, with proceeds going to the East Kintyre Community Council.

Join Mowi!

Mowi is currently looking for experienced and engaged people for the positions of deckhand and skipper to join Sean’s team at the North Kilbrannan site. The deckhand position basic salary is £27,236 to £30,504 per annum, plus bonuses, while the skipper job’s starting salary is from £34,861 per annum, dependent on experience.

The company is offering opportunities throughout the west coast for people, at all stages of their careers, who embody their core values of Passion, Change, Trust and Share. Browse the North Kilbrannan and other Mowi job openings at HiJOBS