Greenhouse Operative (orchids)

Who are we looking for?

Do you like working with plants? Do you have experience in cultivation and want to take on a new challenge? This offer may be perfect for you! If you want to work in a friendly atmosphere, taking care of orchids and gaining new experiences, apply now!

What will you be responsible for?

For our client with locations in Delfgauw and Pijnacker, we are looking for energetic and motivated people to work in a greenhouse working with orchids.

Your main tasks will include:

  • Orchid Care: You will be responsible for watering, pruning and transplanting the orchids daily. This requires careful attention and care of the plants to ensure their healthy growth.
  • Preparing plants for shipment: Your task will be to prepare plants for shipment and sale. This includes stocking, i.e. stabilizing the plants using special stands/supports, packaging them appropriately and labeling them in accordance with the guidelines.

You will work in a team that carries out various tasks related to orchid cultivation. Collaboration and communication are key to making the production process run smoothly and efficiently.

What do we expect from you?

  • good knowledge of English
  • experience working in a similar position
  • driving licence
  • availability for a longer period (we offer the possibility of permanent cooperation)
  • motivation to work in greenhouse

What do we offer?

  • salary – €13.27 gross/hour
  • extra bonus for company car drivers – up to €20 net per week
  • holiday allowances (Vakantiegeld and Vakantiedagen)
  • weekly payments directly to your account
  • you collect the Plus-Pensioen pension from Stipp from your first day of work
  • comfortable accommodation* with the SNF quality mark – €127 per week (*depending on availability)
  • health insurance – €35.56 per week – possible health allowance (Zorgtoeslag) up to €123 per month
  • free commuting to the workplace
  • possibility of establishing long-term cooperation
  • support of coordinators
  • easy access via the mobile application to all employment-related documents (payslips, contract, jaaropgaaf)

Where will you work?

Our client has two locations in Delfgauw and Pijnacker and specializes in growing high-quality different types of orchids of the Dendrobium Nobile variety. In total, both nurseries occupy over 52,000 m2  of production area. Thanks to many years of experience in cultivation and the use of modern techniques, they are able to deliver their products all year round. During the entire cultivation process, they attach great importance to caring for the environment – their systems are optimized in such a way as to produce the highest quality product with the least environmental impact.

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