(Assistant) Tomato Grower, North America
North America 
The company
This renowned horticulture company has built up a strong reputation with high-quality products as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers within the last decades. In large greenhouse complexes tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are grown on both conventional and biological way. The business is traditionally at the forefront concerning sustainable resources, cultivation materials and energy and works hard to keep it that way.
Job description
The candidate will work in a team and will be responsible for all aspects of growing including climate control, irrigation, pest and disease control and labour and will report to the Chief Growing Officer. He or she must be a hands on grower and team player. It’s very important that the candidate has experience in northern climates.
The requirements
A comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of and experience with cultivation of tomatoes is mandatory. The cultivation methods, the efficient work planning and the use and registration of means should not have secrets from you. Of the successful candidate at least a BSc or MSc degree in the field of greenhouse is expected. He or she has excellent knowledge of English, written and oral, and can convince the local employees and bring them to a higher technical level. He or she likes to take initiative but is also a team player who feels him- or herself at home in a real family business. The desire for adventure in a special environment and in a completely different part of the world is beneficial to make this very special task a success.
The offer
Do you have serious interest, then this may be the job that suits you! Do you have any questions? Please feel free to give us a call. Of course, your call will remain confidential.
Frans Neijenhuis
Mobile:+31 6 10782861
Email: [email protected]