Fisherman job description

About the job

We are looking for a fisherman to work as part of a fishing boat's crew in coastal waters, from preparing nets and gear to fishing and keeping the catch on ice until the boat is back in port.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare nets, hooks, lines and bait before sailing
• Mend nets and maintain fishing gear
• Set and haul nets and lines by hand or with winches
• Sort, clean and ice the catch in the hold
• Return undersized or protected fish to the sea as the rules require
• Help run the boat and maintain the engine and on-board equipment
• Unload the catch in port and deliver it to traders or the fish market
• Follow sea safety rules and wear a life jacket

Working conditions

• Fishing trips of hours or days depending on the catch, sometimes at night
• Hard physical work at sea in changing weather
• Work depends on the season and sea conditions

Requirements

• No formal qualification required; a fisher's card from the relevant authority where required
• 3 to 6 years of experience in sea fishing

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Net fishing
• Line fishing
• Net mending
• Icing the catch
• Working on boats
• Maritime safety
• Swimming
• Teamwork

Preferred

• Experience in trawling or purse-seine fishing
• A sea safety and first aid course
• Experience running boat engines