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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

     

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