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Ready to take the next step into engineering leadership — and experience one of the most distinctive places to live and work in Scotland? This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced hands‑on Engineer or Engineering Supervisor who’s looking for their first management role within a supportive, values‑driven aquaculture business. With accommodation available and relocation support, this role is ideal for someone already based on the island, anyone looking to work away from home on a long‑term basis, or someone ready to make a permanent move to the Outer Hebrides. Why Uist? A lifestyle you won’t find anywhere else Living and working on Uist offers a unique balance of wide horizons, quiet beaches, close‑knit communities and a slower, more grounded pace of life. It’s a place where you can finish a shift and be walking a coastline, watching wildlife or enjoying island calm within minutes. For the right person, it’s not only a job — it’s a lifestyle shift. About the Role Based on a small site in Uist, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day maintenance, support a team sized at 1.5 FTE, and keep essential equipment running safely and efficiently. It’s a varied, practical role with real ownership — without the complexity or pressure of a large‑scale engineering environment. What you’ll be doing * Carrying out and planning maintenance across site equipment, vehicles, vessels and lifting systems * Ensuring safe, compliant operations in line with company, MCA and Health & Safety standards * Supporting and developing a small engineering team, including training, planning and out‑of‑hours cover * Managing maintenance records, reporting and procurement for essential parts and equipment * Working closely with production, biology and environmental teams to keep operations running smoothly * Upholding environmental, fish‑welfare and hygiene standards across all engineering activity This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be involved in the work as much as leading it — ideal for someone who enjoys variety and practical problem‑solving. What we’re looking for * A qualified mechanical engineer with strong practical skills * Experience as a Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer or Supervisor * Someone ready to step confidently into their first management role * Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise * A clear communicator who works well across teams * A proactive, steady problem‑solver What’s on offer * Negotiable salary aligned to the scale of the site * Enhanced overtime rates: 1.5x weekdays, 1.75x weekends * Accommodation available + relocation support * A meaningful role in a respected aquaculture business * A lifestyle opportunity in one of the most distinctive locations in the Highlands This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineering professional who wants progression, ownership and a role they can genuinely grow into — without needing to come from a large, complex engineering environment. Sound ideal? Apply now via ProMatch Consultancy and we’ll be in touch