Job Description
Work Across the Full Hatchery Process
At The Kingfish Company, our hatchery is where production begins. As a Hatchery Operator, you will play a key role in the early life cycle of our Yellowtail Kingfish. You will perform hands-on work across broodstock care, egg handling, live feed production, and juvenile fish rearing. This is a practical and varied position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with living systems, values teamwork, and pays close attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
- Feed and care for broodstock
- Perform egg collection and disinfection
- Culture live feed (Artemia)
- Support larval and juvenile fish production
- Carry out grading, movement, and handling of fish
- Clean and prepare tanks, rooms, and equipment
- Maintain strict hygiene and biosecurity standards
- Record production data (egg counts, fish numbers, water parameters)
- Observe and report fish health and performance
- Assist supervisors with daily hatchery operations Who You Are
- Affinity with animals, aquaculture, or biology
- Hands-on, practical, and detail-oriented
- Strong sense of responsibility for hygiene and quality
- Team player who supports colleagues
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Able to follow procedures and work under supervision
- Basic understanding of English and/or Dutch
- Experience not required – motivation is key
- Willing to work occasional weekends What We Offer
- A varied role across the full hatchery process
- Hands-on experience in a modern aquaculture facility
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Stable position in a growing sustainable industry