Fisheries Technician

Overview

The Department of Biosciences/Fish tracking Project at Swansea University are seeking to appoint a Fisheries technician to work on fish migration and genetic studies. The role will involve tagging, tracking and lab based work, and will include boat work and working at night during tagging operations.

• Tagging, tracking and lab based work related to fish migration and genetics.
• Boat work and working at night during tagging operations.

• A relevant degree, ideally with experience of tagging and tracking fish, and working in a marine environment.
• A sea survival and fitness certificate (ENG 1 or equivalent).
• A current driving licence is essential.

Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2026.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from protected characteristics including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh and use basic everyday words and phrases. Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh if shortlisted.