Hatchery Assistant

Work Across the Full Hatchery Process

At The Kingfish Company, our hatchery is where production begins. As a Hatchery Assistant I, 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