Operations Assistant

1. Apiary Operations

• Assist beekeepers during routine hive inspections.
• Prepare hive boxes, frames, supers, feeders, and beekeeping equipment.
• Support colony management activities, including feeding, hive maintenance, and seasonal preparations.
• Assist with queen rearing and colony splitting activities under the supervision of the Beekeeper or Apiary Consultant.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of apiary work areas.

2. Hive Transportation

• Assist in loading and unloading beehives during seasonal migration.
• Secure hives for safe transportation.
• Position hives correctly at new apiary locations.
• Prepare transportation equipment and tools.
• Ensure minimal stress to bee colonies during movement.

3. Honey Harvesting

• Assist in removing honey supers from hives.
• Transport harvested honey safely to the processing facility.
• Clean harvesting tools and equipment.
• Support extraction preparations and post-harvest apiary activities.
• Handle beeswax and other hive products according to operational procedures.

4. Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Clean and maintain beekeeping tools and protective equipment.
• Assist with minor repairs of hive boxes, frames, stands, and fencing.
• Report damaged equipment to the Plant Supervisor.
• Maintain apiary storage areas in a clean and organized condition.

5. Health, Safety & Biosecurity

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all field activities.
• Follow safe bee handling procedures to minimize risks to employees and bee colonies.
• Support implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
• Immediately report bee sting incidents, damaged colonies, or unsafe conditions.
• Follow emergency response procedures when required.

6. Organic Compliance

• Support compliance with UAE Organic and EU Organic standards.
• Follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for apiary operations.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment to prevent contamination.
• Assist with traceability and operational record keeping when required.

7. Operational Support

• Assist with preparing apiary sites before seasonal operations.
• Support inventory counts of apiary equipment and consumables.
• Assist in loading and unloading operational materials.
• Perform other field-related duties assigned by the Plant Supervisor.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Participate in training programs related to beekeeping and apiary operations.
• Suggest practical improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support implementation of new technologies and sustainable beekeeping practices.

Desired Candidate Profile

Role Requirements

• High School Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience in agriculture, beekeeping, livestock, or outdoor field operations is preferred.
• Basic understanding of safe manual handling and outdoor work.
• Physically fit and able to work in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn professional beekeeping techniques.

Other Professional Certifications

• Basic Beekeeping Training (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Occupational Health & Safety Awareness
• Manual Handling Training

Special Conditions

• Daily outdoor work in apiaries under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and transport hive boxes, equipment, and materials safely.
• Availability to work extended hours during honey harvesting seasons and seasonal hive migration.
• Regular travel between Al Faya apiary locations and the honey processing facility.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in close proximity to live bee colonies.