Mechanical Seaweed Harvester Crew

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Isle Of North Uist
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

RYA Day Skipper Driving License Maritime Conditions Teamwork Seaweed Harvesting Vessel Maintenance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Mechanical Seaweed Harvester Crew

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Mechanical Seaweed Harvester Crew member to assist in the mechanical harvesting, gathering, and transportation of seaweed. Responsibilities include vessel maintenance and assisting the resource operations team. Candidates should have an RYA Day Skipper Practical (or equivalent), a driving license, and be able to work in maritime conditions.

The Role:

  • Assisting in the mechanical harvesting, gathering and transportation of seaweed to collection points
  • General upkeep and maintenance across a fleet of purpose-built vessels
  • Assisting the wider resource operations team on varied day to day tasks

Qualifications:

  • RYA Day Skipper Practical (or equivalent)
  • Full UK driving License preferred
  • ML5 or ENG1 Medical Certificate (current or able to obtain)
  • Happy to work in variable maritime conditions
  • Enjoys working as part of a team

*if you are missing qualifications, we may be able to assist you in obtaining them. Please reach out if you think you would be a good candidate for this role but require additional training.

If this job sounds like it was made for you, we’d like to meet you. To further explore this opportunity, just submit your application to Steve Empringham at [contact hidden]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

*We truly believe we can help create a sustainable world by advancing the science of seaweed.*

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