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# Freelance Electrical Technician (ZZP) at The Kingfish Company

- **Company:** The Kingfish Company
- **Location:** Kats
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kingfish-company/576c50c7-3171-4b8a-96ba-6df42585cd04

## Job description

## About us

The Kingfish Company operates Kingfish-Zeeland, a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) farm near Kats producing yellowtail kingfish. Reliable maintenance of our life-support systems — biofilters, filtration, oxygenation, UV, pumps — is critical to fish health, water quality, and continuous production. Our highly automated production environment relies heavily on electrical systems, process control, and automation technology to operate efficiently and reliably. Duration: Approximately 6 months Start Date: As soon as possible

The Assignment To support our Technical Department, we are looking for an experienced Freelance Electrical Technician to help us catch up on outstanding electrical maintenance and improvement work during a period of significant site expansion. The Technical Department is the beating heart of our operation. Without reliable electrical installations, production cannot run. During this assignment, you will work on both our existing facilities and ongoing expansion projects.

## Responsibilities

Performing corrective and preventive electrical maintenance Catching up on outstanding electrical work and modifications Troubleshooting and resolving electrical faults Working with PLC-controlled systems, including analog and digital I/O Maintaining and commissioning frequency drives and electric motors Supporting improvement and optimization projects Assisting with electrical installations related to expansion projects Performing ad hoc engineering and modification work where required Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards Maintaining accurate documentation of completed work

## What We Are Looking For

Proven experience as an Electrical Technician in an industrial environment Strong knowledge of electrical installations, motors, drives, and control systems

## Experience working with PLC-controlled processes

Ability to work independently and proactively identify solutions Good troubleshooting and fault-finding skills VCA certification is preferred Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage Registered self-employed professional (ZZP) or equivalent freelance contractor

## What we offer

- A challenging assignment within an innovative and rapidly growing company
- The opportunity to work with advanced aquaculture and automation technology
- A dynamic project environment combining maintenance and expansion activities
- Approximately 6 months of work with the possibility of extension
- Competitive freelance rate based on experience

Interested? We would like to hear from experienced electrical professionals who enjoy working in a technically challenging and innovative production environment. Join us and contribute to the continued growth and success of The Kingfish Company in Zeeland.

## About The Kingfish Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Kingfish Company is a pioneer in sustainable land-based aquaculture, producing high-quality yellowtail kingfish (Hiramasa) using advanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and 100% renewable energy.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Euronext Oslo: KING)
- **Headquarters**: Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Sustainable aquaculture / seafood production
- **Target customers**: B2B – top wholesalers, purveyors, and the world’s best chefs across Europe and the US
- **Mission or purpose**: “Flavors the future of fish” – protecting the oceans while cherishing pure flavors, combining tradition and innovation for a more sustainable seafood sector.

## Products & Services
- **Yellowtail Kingfish (Hiramasa)**: Fresh and sashimi-grade frozen fish, land-raised without antibiotics or vaccines, packed and processed on day of harvest and delivered within 24–48 hours across Europe and the US. Certified by BAP and designated “Green Choice” by the Good Fish Foundation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (recent EUR 21 million private placement completed in June 2026, with Eyrir Invest becoming largest shareholder) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany)
- **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: €35.8 million in FY2025 (+29% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ocean 14 Capital (led post-IPO debt in 2023), Eyrir Invest (largest shareholder after 2026 placement), and a network of top European distributors and Michelin-starred chefs.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Q1 2026 production volume: 773 tons (+53% YoY); volume sold: 714 tons (+24% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany)
  - Improved eFCR to 1.47 (from 1.9 in Q1 2025)
  - Second site in development in Jonesport, Maine (USA) for the US market [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com)
  - Headcount: 72 employees (though -8.4% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover advantage** in land-based high-value marine aquaculture in both the EU and US.
- **Full-cycle hatchery** and on-site R&D facility, enabling control over entire production process.
- **Sustainability credentials**: 100% renewable electricity, no antibiotics/vaccines, BAP certification, and Good Fish Foundation “Green Choice” recognition.
- **Proximity to market**: Facility located on the Oosterschelde marine nature reserve in the Netherlands, allowing 24–48 hour delivery to European customers.

## Strategic Focus
- Increasing farm utilization and production efficiency to drive toward positive EBITDA and operating cash flow.
- Redirecting commercial efforts to core European markets where demand for sustainable premium yellowtail is strongest.
- Developing the US site in Jonesport, Maine to expand into the North American market.
- Strengthening balance sheet through private placements and debt restructuring (EUR 21 million placement in June 2026) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values “Dedication & Excellence,” “Eco-consciousness & Integrity,” and “Fusion & Diversity.” The company strives for “unnecessary good” – a rebel against average quality [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com/career/).
- **Work environment**: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site) with headquarters in Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-kingfish-company).
- **Employee rating**: 3.9/5 on employer review platforms (based on 5 reviews), with culture rated 2.4 and career growth 3.4 [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany).
- **Notable perks**: Working at the cutting edge of land-based aquaculture technology, contributing directly to a more sustainable food system, and being part of a small but international team (10 countries represented).
- **Engineering/R&D focus**: On-site R&D facility and continuous improvement in biological performance and system efficiency.

## Sources
1. [thekingfishcompany.com](https://thekingfishcompany.com) – Company homepage and career page
2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/thekingfishcompany) – LinkedIn company page (includes financial updates, workforce data, reviews)
3. [live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/product/equities/NL00150001S5-MERK/company-information) – Euronext listing information
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-kingfish-company) – Built In profile (office, culture, perks)

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