Assistant Grower
We are Aquafleur, a people-oriented and dynamic company specialising in the cultivation of aquarium plants. From our nursery in Maasland, we have proudly grown and supplied more than 120 different varieties of aquarium plants to customers throughout Europe for over 30 years. At our 2.3-hectare nursery, around 60 colleagues work together every day on quality, flexibility and growth. No two days are the same: from monitoring crops and carrying out crop protection activities to working with modern technology and preparing plants for shipment. To ensure the continuity and quality of our cultivation, we are looking for an (Assistant) Grower.
What will you do?
As an (Assistant) Grower, you are involved in the day-to-day running of our nursery. You monitor the crops closely and ensure that our plants can grow under optimal conditions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Monitoring crops for diseases, pests and growth problems.
- Carrying out integrated pest management (IPM).
- Operating the Priva Connext climate and cultivation control system.
- Carrying out all general tasks that arise in the nursery.
- Planning together with the team and creating space for production.
- Preparing location lists for plant shipments.
- Collecting plants for sale.
What do we expect from you?
We are looking for someone who is hands-on, takes responsibility and works well with others.
You bring:
- A completed horticultural qualification at MBO level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of and experience with integrated pest management.
- A pesticide application licence, or willingness to obtain one.
- Good command of both Dutch and English.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A precise way of working and the ability to set priorities effectively.
- The ability to adapt quickly when the schedule changes.
- An affinity with technology and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Willingness to take part in weekend duty, approximately once every three weeks.
More information?
Interested in this vacancy? Send your CV and cover letter to our HR Manager, Angéla Hermus, at a.hermus@aquadistri.com
Still have a few questions?
Please contact Marco on 06-10061307 or at m.debakker@aquafleur.com for more information.
Please note that acquisition in response to this job advertisement is not appreciated.
What do we offer you?
We offer you a friendly working environment in a close-knit team, where there is room for fun as well as hard work. We start with a temporary contract, but with the possibility of a permanent position. As an informal organisation, we encourage an environment that is conducive to new initiatives and ideas. We believe in working hard, but also in having fun. Together, we make sure our plants reach our customers in optimal condition.We also offer:
20% Rabatt
auf unsere Produkte für die echten Enthusiasten!
Schulungsmöglichkeiten
für deinen Erfolg und deine Weiterentwicklung mit Raum für eigene Vorschläge.
Bonusregelung
Rentenversicherung
um Ihnen eine sichere und erfolgreiche Zukunft zu gewährleisten.
Reisekosten
sind mit € 0,23 pro km nach 10 km einfache Strecke abgedeckt.
25 Urlaubstage
für eine gute Work-Life-Balance (auf Vollzeitbasis).
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