Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Beekeeper to oversee the care and management of our bee colonies. The successful candidate will combine a passion for horticulture and animal care with strong practical skills, including mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using both hand and power tools. Beyond colony management, the role will also involve harvesting honey, jarring and labelling products, and managing sales through our website, onsite shop, and direct customer dispatch.
Responsibilities
* Manage and maintain bee colonies, ensuring optimal health and productivity.
* Conduct regular hive inspections to monitor conditions and identify potential issues.
* Support surrounding flora by implementing irrigation systems where required.
* Carry out routine maintenance on beekeeping equipment, including necessary repairs.
* Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively in hive management.
* Handle heavy lifting when transporting hives, equipment, or supplies.
* Keep accurate records of hive performance, honey yields, and health assessments using basic numeracy skills.
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations while working with bees.
* Harvest honey, prepare jars and labels, and oversee sales through the website, onsite shop, and direct customer dispatch.
Requirements
* Proven experience in beekeeping or a closely related field.
* Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to repair and maintain equipment.
* Proficiency in the safe use of hand tools and power tools.
* Basic numeracy skills for accurate record-keeping and data analysis.
* Physical capability to perform heavy lifting when necessary.
* Background in horticulture or animal care is highly desirable.
* Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving beekeeping techniques and best practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £24,420.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
* UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person