Fish Filleter

About Pesky Fish

Pesky Fish is experiencing rapid expansion and seeks to transform seafood consumption to aid in restoring fish populations and marine ecosystems. Our mission is to create exceptional experiences for people enjoying British seafood at home, while growing a dedicated team and providing rewarding work environments.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Expertly hand-filleting, skinning, de-boning, portioning, and trimming various species including roundfish, flatfish (such as turbot, brill, plaice), trout, and shellfish with precision.
• Employ established filleting and block-cutting procedures to reduce waste and maximize yield from all fresh fish types.
• Conduct initial inspections of incoming fish for freshness, correct temperature, and presentation, reporting concerns to the Master Blockman.
• Collaborate closely with the Master Blockman to meet daily cutting goals, process customer orders, and adhere to packing deadlines.
• Develop advanced skills through ongoing knife technique training and mentorship from experienced filleters.
• Assist the packing department by ensuring fish portions are properly iced, vacuum-sealed, and packaged to maintain the cold chain for transport.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness of cutting stations, knives, and equipment during shifts, complying with HACCP and hygiene protocols.
• Follow stringent temperature control measures to keep fish chilled and appropriately iced throughout processing.
• Help record processing weights, batch numbers, and waste documentation within internal tracking systems.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

• 1–2 years of practical experience in commercial fish processing, working at fishmongers, markets, or food preparation kitchens.
• Competent foundational knife skills for safely and neatly filleting major round and flatfish varieties.
• Knowledge of knife maintenance (sharpening and steeling), station hygiene, and strict usage of personal protective equipment including chainmail gloves, aprons, and safety boots.
• A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn from senior colleagues to develop professional fish filleting expertise.

Desirable:

• Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing, or willingness to obtain this qualification.
• Basic grasp of food hygiene standards and temperature control requirements.
• Possession of a valid UK driving license.

Personal Attributes

• Dependable and punctual, prepared for early mornings aligned with fish landings and dispatch schedules.
• Motivated learner, enthusiastic about advancing filleting techniques, increasing knife speed, and improving yield efficiency.
• Physically robust, comfortable working in cool, damp factory settings and capable of handling heavy fish crates.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary of £35,000 for full-time employment.
• Position located in Burry Port, South Wales.
• Welcome bonus offered with a twelve-month service commitment.
• Company-matched pension contributions.
• Opportunity for specialized team training sessions in Japan.