The greenhouse horticulture industry is also experiencing tightness in the labor market. As a result of the enormous developments within the sector, the positions have also changed and broadened. There is a need for managers, technicians, IT specialists, marketers, sales, logistics, HR and crop specialists. On both MBO, HBO or university level are vacancies.
Kasgroeit brings greenhouse horticulture into focus
Kasgroeit is an initiative of the sector that advises on working and learning in horticulture. It is also the contact for future and current employees and employers. Kasgroeit has recently made videos of various jobs to give an impression of what is happening in the horticultural sector.
Two horticultural companies in Limburg, Gipmans Planten in Venlo and assistant Wijnen Square Crops in Grubbenvorst, collaborated on the videos.
The site grower at Gipmans
Together with the senior grower, the site grower controls the crops, arranges the right climate and the right amount of nutrition at the plants. Planning and organizing is an important part, for the best quality crops. Working with a physical product and continuously learning about the crop and the organization around it are other characteristic facets of the job.
Assistant Manager of Logistics at Wines Square Crops
The assistant manager of logistics ensures that the harvested product reaches the customer as soon as possible. Checking and processing the orders and taking care of the personnel planning are important tasks. Logistics is a very important part in the chain of greenhouse horticulture.