Greenhouse cucumber Picker in the Netherlands – Erica

About the offer – Greenhouse cucumber Picker in the Netherlands

We are inviting workers to the Netherlands for greenhouse cucumber harvesting in Erica. This is year-round cucumber growing in a greenhouse under controlled conditions: plant care, harvesting and preparation for shipment.

Job Description

• harvesting ripe cucumbers by hand – picking or cutting at the right stage of ripeness;
• cutting side leaves (toppen, draaien) and removing lower leaves for better air circulation;
• sorting, packing and preparing the harvest for transport, including quality control.

Working conditions

• greenhouse temperature – up to +30 °C.

Requirements

• readiness for physical work in greenhouse climate conditions;
• flexibility and motivation;
• experience in horticulture is welcome;
• basic knowledge of English is an advantage.

Work schedule

Mon–Sat, 38 hours per week on average (with an hours bank), 160–180 hours per month.

Salary

Hourly rate: 17.88€ gross (basic rate 14.99€ + 2.89€ supplement). Monthly earnings: 2861 – 3218€ gross.

An hours bank applies: 38 hours per week is an average, not a fixed number for every week. If you work more, the hours go to your hours account; if you work less, you use hours from the account. By the end of the year you should have 1,983.6 hours. Only hours above this annual norm count as overtime, and they are paid with a 35% supplement.

Salary is paid in a single payment.

Employee Referral Bonus – 200€*

Accommodation and transport

Accommodation is provided within walking distance of the workplace. Cost: 130€ per week.

Documents and legalization

• Assistance with legalization (residence cards, etc.).
• We prepare employment documents free of charge.

Additional information

• safety shoes required.

Employee Referral Bonus

*Refer a friend to one of our job offers and receive a one-time bonus of €200. The bonus will be paid after the referred employee completes 300 working hours. It is a simple way to help someone close to you find stable employment while earning extra income.