Fisheries Technician
- Job Number
- SU01383
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £25,138 to £27,979 per annum
- Working Pattern
- Full Time
- Faculty/Directorate
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 1 Feb 2026
- Interview Date
- 13 Feb 2026
- Informal Enquiries
- Dave Clarke D.R.K.Clarke@Swansea.ac.uk
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
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.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, ideally with experience of tagging and tracking fish, working in a marine environment, and will have a sea survival and fitness certificate (ENG 1 or equivalent). A current driving licence is essential.
Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2026.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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 the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
Welsh Language Skills
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 (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. 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.