Beekeeping Technician - Seasonal with Housing

Honeybee Centre; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized agricultural business in England is seeking candidates for a beekeeping position. The role includes maintaining bee yards, monitoring animal health, and operating machinery. Applicants must have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and be prepared to work in physically demanding conditions. This seasonal, full-time position offers a salary between £17.98 to £21.88 hourly based on experience. Willingness to relocate is required, as work is performed on-site with no remote options available.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in beekeeping and farm management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Must be organized and have efficient interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the bee yard and the beekeeping equipment.
• Feed and tend to the animals.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Monitor the health of crops, livestock, and poultry.
• Interact with bees based on knowledge of their biology.

Skills

Apiary management

Honey harvesting

Animal health monitoring

Farm machinery operation

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

Automated honey extractor

Job description

A medium-sized agricultural business in England is seeking candidates for a beekeeping position. The role includes maintaining bee yards, monitoring animal health, and operating machinery. Applicants must have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and be prepared to work in physically demanding conditions. This seasonal, full-time position offers a salary between £17.98 to £21.88 hourly based on experience. Willingness to relocate is required, as work is performed on-site with no remote options available.