Horticulture recruitment: the best horticulture and greenhouse professionals
The horticulture and greenhouse sector is facing a highly challenging labour market. The workforce is ageing significantly and there is a considerable shortage of practically trained horticultural professionals. As a result, finding suitable candidates is far from straightforward.
As a specialist horticulture recruitment agency, we speak daily with professionals who are ready for their next career step. Below, you will therefore find our monthly overview of the best horticulture candidates we have personally interviewed and who are immediately available for a new challenge within horticulture and greenhouse production.
Do you see an interesting profile? Mention the reference number in an email to info@greenpeoplerecruitment.com and we will get in touch with you.
Business Administration (MER)
Fresh Produce Production & Logistics
A versatile operations professional with a business administration background and thirteen years of experience within fresh produce production and logistics. Combines deep system knowledge (including Microsoft Dynamics and Dynamics 365) with experience in business control, ERP implementations and optimising logistical and administrative processes. As a manager of several departments, he directly and indirectly leads around thirty employees, connecting planning, dispatch, production and data into one integrated operation.
An analytical, pragmatic and committed manager seeking a management team role where he can implement structural improvements and help organisations become future-proof.
Reference: CGRPA32785.
HAS Applied Biology
Ecology & Bios-based Cultivation
An enthusiastic applied biology graduate with broad knowledge of ecology, bio-based cultivation systems and animal behaviour. Experienced in field research, data analysis (including RStudio and ArcGIS) and translating biological insights into practical and sustainable advice. Combines analytical capability with creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Communicatively strong, responsible and collaborative, with a clear motivation to make an impact in a practical and dynamic role.
Reference: CGRJR33187.
MSc Supply Chain Management
Fresh Production & Logistics
An experienced supply chain professional with a background in marketing and supply chain management, focused on optimisation within production and fresh supply chains. Has international experience in demand planning, transport procurement, sourcing and end-to-end supply chain coordination, with leadership responsibility for multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations. Strong in professionalising and scaling supply chain organisations within growing horticulture and fresh produce environments, with a focus on integration, structure and profitability.
A people-oriented leader who combines analytical strength with collaborative leadership and sustainable performance improvement.
Reference: CGRVS32799.
MSc Plant Sciences
Horticulture
An internationally oriented R&D engineer with an MSc in Plant Sciences from Wageningen University and more than six years of experience in high-tech greenhouse horticulture. Specialised in lighting and climate strategies for strawberries and leafy crops, with a strong focus on data-driven optimisation of yield, quality and cultivation protocols. Combines deep cultivation knowledge and analytical skills with practical client advisory work and close collaboration with sales teams and technical specialists.
Social, eager to learn and ambitious; a reliable specialist who translates scientific insights into practical solutions for international horticultural environments.
Reference: CGRJR31753.
MSc Medical Biology
Horticulture
An experienced cultivation adviser with a scientific background and extensive practical experience in greenhouse horticulture. Holds an MSc in (Medical) Biology and previously worked as a grower at one of the largest lit tomato production sites in the Netherlands. Since 2017 active as an adviser, focusing on crop optimisation, crop protection and labour efficiency within tomato cultivation. Works closely with growers to improve cultivation strategies and results. Known as an energetic and independent professional with natural leadership qualities.
Seeking a technically challenging role within greenhouse horticulture where he can apply his knowledge and experience to drive innovation and growth.
Reference: CGRMJ32907.
Logistics Team Leader
Fresh Produce Production & Logistics
A results-driven team leader with more than 15 years of leadership experience within logistics and production environments in the fresh produce and food sector. Possesses strong expertise in operational management, KPI-driven performance management and process optimisation using methodologies such as 5S, OEE and data insights from Power BI. Leads large teams in dynamic environments with high volumes and seasonal peaks, combining a clear and decisive leadership style with analytical and process-oriented thinking.
Brings structure to complex operations, motivates teams on the shop floor and delivers sustainable improvements in efficiency, quality and delivery reliability. Preferably works day shifts.
Reference: CGRVH25652.
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