Electrofishing Technician (Temporary Contract)
Location: Cross Hands 
Start Date: 5th May 2026
Pay Rate: £15.59 per hour
Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week
Assignment Length: Temporary until October 2026

We are currently recruiting for a Field Technician to support an environmental monitoring project in West Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for the outdoors and environmental science to gain hands on field experience.

Working as part of a small team of three, including a Senior Officer, you will be carrying out electrofishing surveys in rivers and streams to assess fish populations and overall river health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrofishing surveys in rivers and streams

• Safely catch fish using nets and assist with population sampling

• Record accurate data including fish measurements and environmental readings

• Support water quality testing and ecological monitoring

• Assist with data entry and reporting

• Travel to various sites across West Wales

About You:

• Degree in Marine Biology, Zoology or a related field is desirable

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Confident working in rivers and water environments (typically knee depth)

• Strong attention to detail when recording data

• Full UK driving licence is essential due to travel requirements

• Confident swimmer

Training will be provided, including water safety training.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build experience in environmental fieldwork within a supportive and experienced team.

Interested… Apply today, Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed)