This role requires the candidate to work in Hiburi Island, Uwajima, Japan.

Client Overview:

The company is a long-standing, family-owned aquaculture enterprise based in Uwajima, Ehime, at the heart of Japan's premium fish farming industry. For decades, it has specialized in the intensive cultivation of yellowtail and red sea bream, leveraging the deep, nutrient-rich waters of the Uwa Sea.

Operating from the remote and scenic Hiburi Island, the company manages the entire biological lifecycle of its fish, from juvenile stocking to daily nutritional management and professional harvesting. It is known for its meticulous approach to water quality and feed optimization, ensuring products meet the high standards of Japan’s sashimi markets and top-tier restaurant chains, while also embracing international talent to support sustainable aquaculture for the future.

Job Role:

This role offers a unique, immersive experience in one of Japan’s most renowned "Seafood Kingdoms," providing a stable career for those who value authenticity, hard work, and the serene lifestyle of the Japanese countryside. Candidates will become part of a traditional Japanese maritime legacy while contributing to the production of premium fish.

The Field Staff (Fishery Operations) position is hands-on and physically demanding, based entirely on the sea-pen farms of Hiburi Island. Responsibilities include managing the frontline of fish production, ensuring the health and growth of thousands of premium fish, and working closely with Japanese experts using Japanese language skills to follow technical instructions and maintain safety protocols on the water. This role provides a rare opportunity to learn the "master-apprentice" secrets of high-end aquaculture in a traditional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily navigation to sea-pens to conduct feeding, net cleaning, and health inspections of yellowtail and sea bream
• Monitor feed consumption and adjust quantities based on water temperature, tides, and fish behavior to ensure optimal growth
• Handle heavy fishery equipment, including mooring ropes, cages, and high-pressure net cleaners
• Assist in the high-speed, professional harvesting of fish during peak seasons, ensuring humane slaughter standards are met for maximum freshness
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the island-based facilities and equipment under minimum supervision
• Participate in cooperative activities of the local fishing community, representing the operation with discipline and respect

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; vocational background in Fisheries or Marine Science is a plus
• Previous experience in manual labor, outdoor work, or fisheries; comfortable working on boats and in all weather conditions
• Conversational Japanese (JLPT N3/N2) to communicate with team and local islanders
• Meticulous, disciplined, and highly organized with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work under minimal supervision and maintain a "Genba" (on-site) mindset
• Enjoys nature and a simple lifestyle; comfortable living on a remote island with limited city amenities
• High physical stamina, excellent balance on moving vessels, and ability to lift heavy loads repeatedly
• Willingness to relocate to Hiburi Island, Uwajima, Ehime, Japan

Job Code: #621