Horticulturist
Tienen (Belgium)
For our United Beet Innovation Center (UBIC) in Tienen, Belgium, we are looking for a Horticulturist. Are you looking for a new professional challenge where you can combine your passion for plants with hands-on work that supports the development of new sugar beet varieties? Then this might be just the role for you!
Your key responsibilities
- You help raise and care for sugar beet plants under the desired conditions.
- You perform greenhouse-specific tasks.
- You take care of sampling, measurements and scoring.
- You take care of the registration of operations.
- You are responsible for the order, cleanliness and maintenance of your own workplace.
- You make improvement proposals in relation to your own operations and procedures.
Your profile
- You have a degree in Horticulture (upper secondary education) or equivalent experience.
- You have a green thumb and an interest in plant cultivation.
- You can work independently, accurately and effectively as part of a team.
- You are flexible and have an eye for detail and quality.
- You have an eye for continuous improvement.
- You are willing to obtain a forklift licence and phyto licence P1.
- You have good concentration skills and are patient.
- You are strong in fine motor skills and willing to perform fine and precise work.
- You like variety in your role and are flexible to take on various tasks.
The following are advantages:
- Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office)
- A willingness to learn company-specific IT applications
An interest in stock management and logistics
Are you the person we are looking for?
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