
Hatchery Operator at The Kingfish Company (Kats)
The Kingfish Company· Kats·
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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, ot a master or bachelor degree
- 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
About The Kingfish Company
The Kingfish Company is a leader in sustainable land-based aquaculture, specializing in premium Yellowtail Kingfish. We focus on innovation, fish welfare, and environmental responsibility. Apply Send your CV and motivation letter to apply for this role.
Why work at The Kingfish Company
- Culture: Values “Dedication & Excellence,” “Eco-consciousness & Integrity,” and “Fusion & Diversity.” The company strives for “unnecessary good” – a rebel against average quality thekingfishcompany.com.
- Work environment: Hybrid workspace (combination of remote and on-site) with headquarters in Kats, Zeeland, Netherlands builtin.com.
- 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.
- 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.