Seasonal Apiary Worker – Beekeeping & Honey Harvest

About the role

We are looking for a reliable seasonal apiary worker to join our beekeeping team in Big River. The role involves maintaining the bee yard, handling equipment, and assisting with honey harvest during the busy season.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment, including routine checks and cleaning.
• Harvest honey and process it according to company standards.
• Keep accurate work records, logs, and write daily progress reports.
• Operate a tractor for transporting equipment and loads within the apiary.
• Assist with bee health monitoring and colony inspections.
• Perform routine maintenance of hives and replace frames as needed.

Required profile

• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle heavy loads, repetitive tasks, and tight deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills, organized and reliable.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal record check and possess own transportation.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Demonstrates good colour and sound discrimination for hive inspections.