About the role
Grow and care for young plants using manual techniques and machinery at greenhouse locations across the Netherlands.
Responsibilities
- During the first days, employees will be introduced to the main tasks, which may include:
- Planting seeds and young plants, both manually and with machinery.
- Sticking, cutting, and rubbering plants.
- Harvesting plants while working on your knees.
- Arranging planted seedlings throughout the greenhouse.
- Supporting, tying up, and caring for young plants as they grow.
- Performing other general greenhouse duties as required.
- Important Physical Note: The work can put considerable strain on your back. Employees must be prepared for days when they may need to work in a bent-over position for most or even the entire working day, as well as perform tasks on their knees.
- Workers will be working in a single shift from 05:30 to 15:30.
- Breaks: 3 breaks per working day.
- Additional pay applies based on the number of hours worked per week:
- More than 38 hours per week: 135% of the hourly wage.
- More than 48 hours per week: 150% of the hourly wage.
- Work clothing will be provided by the greenhouse. Employees must bring two pairs of shoes. Outdoor shoes cannot be worn inside the greenhouse; employees must change into appropriate indoor shoes before entering the working area.
- Strict Food Restrictions: Peanuts, citrus fruits, cucumbers, and tomatoes are strictly prohibited inside the greenhouse. Employees must not bring these products into the facility under any circumstances.
Requirements
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
- Willingness to work in a warm environment with temperatures between +20°C and +35°C.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and perform repetitive movements throughout the working day.
- Good physical stamina and a responsible attitude toward work.
- Willingness to carry out manual tasks and work with plants and machinery.
- Strict compliance with greenhouse hygiene rules, safety instructions, and food restrictions.
- Ability to follow work instructions and cooperate effectively with colleagues.
- Willingness to share a room and common areas (kitchen, bathroom) with other tenants.
Languages
- Candidates with Latvian, Russian, or Romanian language skills are welcome!
Pay and conditions
- Advertised base pay: €14.99 gross/hour.
Allowances
- Overtime: More than 38 hours per week: 135% of the hourly wage. More than 48 hours per week: 150% of the hourly wage.
