Billy Anderson

Experienced Marine Site Manager with over 16 years in Scottish salmon aquaculture, specialising in the safe and efficient management of marine production sites across the Outer Hebrides. Extensive experience leading operational teams, delivering exceptional fish welfare standards, coordinating treatments, maintaining full regulatory compliance, and driving site performance against biological and commercial targets. Proven ability to manage day-to-day farm operations including biomass planning, feeding strategies, sea lice management, environmental monitoring, biosecurity, infrastructure projects, audits and staff development.

Recognized for building high-performing teams, maintaining excellent health and safety standards and consistently delivering strong production results.

Marine Site Manager at Bakkafrost Scotland (2021-01 – Present)

• Manage all operational activities across marine salmon farming sites within the Harris area.
• Lead and develop site teams, allocating work, mentoring staff and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Coordinate treatments, fish transfers, harvesting schedules and infrastructure installations.
• Maintain compliance with ASC, RSPCA Assured, CoGP, Label Rouge and internal quality standards.
• Monitor biomass, feeding performance, mortality trends, sea lice levels and fish health indicators to maximise production.
• Work closely with veterinary teams, biology departments and senior management to deliver production targets.
• Ensure robust biosecurity, environmental compliance, accurate record keeping and incident reporting.
• Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Marine Operative at The Scottish Salmon Company (2011-01 – 2021-12)

• Supervised daily operations on a busy marine production site.
• Led small operational teams and maintained high fish welfare standards.
• Developed extensive experience in cage maintenance, feeding, net changes, mooring systems and vessel operations.
• Supported treatment programmes, harvesting and stock management.

Marine Operative at Lighthouse Caledonia (2007-01 – 2011-12)

• Worked across marine farming operations and fish processing.
• Built practical experience in husbandry, maintenance and safe marine working practices.

SCQF Level 9 Aquaculture (Degree Level) in Aquaculture – UHI Shetland (2025-12)

SCQF Level 7 Aquaculture in Aquaculture – UHI West Highland College

IOSH Managing Safely in Health & Safety

SVQ Level 3 Joinery in Joinery