Pollinator - Bleiswijk

As a Pollinator / Bestuiver, you will work with tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants in a modern greenhouse. Your main responsibility is to support the growth of healthy plants and help produce high-quality seeds.

Your daily tasks include:

• Helping with the pollination of plants
• Gently vibrating tomato flowers (“trillen”) to support the pollination process
• Removing flower stamens from plants
• Using a tablet to register germination information
• Harvesting tomato, cucumber, and pepper seeds
• Checking the quality of seeds and plants
• Assisting with general greenhouse tasks and keeping the workplace clean
• Following hygiene and food safety rules inside the greenhouse

You will work from Monday to Friday, usually between 07:00 and 17:00, depending on the season and workload. The work takes place in a clean, professional, and friendly greenhouse environment.

• Communicative level of English or Dutch
• Motivation to learn pollination and greenhouse processes
• Experience in pollination or greenhouse work with vegetables or flowers is a plus
• Ability to work carefully and follow hygiene instructions
• Willingness to respect food safety rules (it is not allowed to bring fruits and vegetables into the greenhouse)
• Own transportation to Bleiswijk

These requirements are important to start working as a Pollinator / Bestuiver in Bleiswijk, but we are also interested in your motivation, personality, and willingness to learn.

• Salary of €16.19 gross per hour
• Full-time work between 38 and 45 hours per week
• Stable long-term employment opportunity
• Clean and modern working environment
• Work clothing and shoes provided by the company
• 8% holiday allowance
• Opportunity to gain unique experience in horticulture and seed production
• Friendly and supportive colleagues

You will work at Rijk Zwaan, an innovative international horticultural company in Bleiswijk specialized in the production of high-quality vegetable seeds. The company works with great care and precision to achieve the best results for tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

The atmosphere is professional, international, and supportive. New employees receive guidance and training, making this a great opportunity for candidates who want to develop their skills in greenhouse horticulture. Work clothing and shoes are provided so you can work comfortably and safely from your first day.