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Aquarist, coral biologist

Salary Range
£19,000 - £24,000
£1,583 - £2,000 / mo

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Harlow, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Do you have a fascination with marine biology, corals and the aquatic environment? Looking for a position that can further your career in a field that you have a passion for? Then we have the job that is just right for you!

Reefworks Trading Limited is a coral farming, import and wholesale specialist to the ornamental aquarium industry. We are recruiting for our wholesale coral warehouse located in Harlow, Essex.

Applicants with practical experience as an aquarist or in coral husbandry are preferred and any experience within the ornamental aquatics industry or as a hobbyist would be an advantage. Working within our facility with a small team, duties will include livestock handling, system maintenance, coral farming and aquaculture as well as administrative duties, sales and client relations.

A full driving license is necessary. Applicant that do not have a driving license will not be considered as some aspects of the role include driving the company vehicle.

We are a small but expanding company that has an excellent reputation within the ornamental aquatics industry. This is an exciting opportunity within a growing company, to join the team and help drive the business forward.

Applicants MUST already be residents in the UK.
Applicants should have either a relevant higher educational background or experience in the aquatics/biological fields or direct experience in the pet industry.
Applicants MUST have a driving license.

Applicants should send through a covering letter detailing any relevant experience and why they feel they would be suited for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £19,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Harlow, CM17 0PB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Aquarist or hobbyist: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 15/05/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Aquarist, coral biologist roles across Reefworks Trading Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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