beekeeper – fm1988

Barka Area – Oman: Our client is looking for a Beekeeper to join the team.

Due to the accommodation on the farm this position would suit a single person.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Experience with conventional honey production (APIS)
• Experience in breeding bees
• Knowledge of wild/native bees
• Passionate about bees and making honey
• Driver's license
• Ability to work in a team and unsupervised

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Person will be responsible initially for 60 hives with plans to expand to 250.
• They will be expected to develop new hives with the introduction of new queens.
• Hives situated over 3 sites, requiring moving at certain times, person fully responsible for health of hives, harvesting and supporting both food and water as needed through height of summer.
• Specialized Sidr honey production for 3 months and multifloral for rest of time.
• Honey testing done in on-site laboratory.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted