Bosch Growers is a modern, innovative, and welcoming family business, established in 1854. With locations in Bleiswijk (bell peppers), Berkel en Rodenrijs (blackberries under lighting), and the United States (strawberries), we are constantly evolving. Innovation, growth, and collaboration are central to our way of working.
Would you like to specialize in the innovative cultivation of greenhouse blackberries? Do you want to contribute ideas and develop yourself in optimizing plant propagation and blackberry cultivation? Do you have a passion for data, technology, and of course, the plant itself? Then this is the next step in your career, and I would like to get in touch with you. You might become part of the team at this innovative company.
What will you be doing?
As a Cultivation and R&D Assistant, you will be at the foundation of new developments and the continuous improvement of blackberry cultivation. You will combine practical cultivation tasks with research and data analysis, with the opportunity to grow into the role of grower. You will be involved in expanding and optimizing the in-house propagation of blackberry plants.
Key responsibilities
- Plant measurements and monitoring of crops and fruits, climate control, and fertilization
- Actively contributing to the setup and execution of trials to optimize cultivation strategies
- Sharing responsibility for the IPM policy. You possess a pesticide application license or are willing to obtain one
- Collaborating with the cultivation specialist in the daily cultivation process and during cultivation meetings
- After an initial training period, you will participate in weekend and on-call shifts approximately every 4 to 5 weeks
- The Berkel en Rodenrijs location for cultivation and the Bleiswijk location for propagation. Work is performed on-site
Who are we looking for?
You are looking for a job where you can grow into an independent Grower. You are eager to learn and have a clear interest in both the plant and the technology and data behind it. You recognize yourself in the following traits:
- Ambitious and eager to learn: You have the ambition and potential to grow and take on responsibility
- Proactive: You identify tasks, propose ideas, and take initiative
- Analytical: You enjoy working with data and analyzing it to reach better cultivation decisions
- Practical mindset: You enjoy working among the plants to ensure they can always grow optimally
What do you bring?
- Bachelor’s (HBO) or Vocational (MBO-4) level of thinking and working, preferably in horticulture
- Preferably experience in greenhouse horticulture
- Experience with climate and irrigation control, conducting trials, and basic knowledge of pests and diseases
- Accurate, eager to learn, analytical, and a team player
- Good communication skills and proficiency in the Dutch language
What do we offer?
A challenging position within an innovative company with concrete career growth opportunities. You will have the chance to help build a high-tech cultivation site. Additionally, they offer:
- Excellent employment conditions, depending on knowledge and experience
- Employment for 36 to 42 hours per week
- Plenty of room for personal initiative and professional development
Interested?
Bosch Growers has exclusively outsourced the Recruitment and Selection for the position of Cultivation and R&D Assistant to CeresRecruitment. For more information, please contact Ines van Marrewijk at +31 (0)6 1134 7778. Detailed information about the organization can be found on the Bosch Growers website at www.boschgrowers.com. A personality questionnaire is part of the procedure.
