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  • Van der Slot

    Van der Slot

    Company information: Van der Slot Lisse is a small but professional bulb nursery passionately focused on growing tulips and daffodils. From January to April, the company also runs a tulip shop offering unique varieties planted in high-quality potting soil.

    The company has existed for over 250 years as a family business, reflecting its deep commitment to trade and nature. Formerly known as J.Th.M. van der Slot & Zn, it now operates under the name Van der Slot – Lisse.

    During the 2016 and 2017 tulip seasons, the nursery won 2nd place in the Royal Flora Holland tulip trials, competing among 120 participants.

    About the Jobs:

    Work at Van der Slot Lisse involves a variety of tasks focused on the cultivation, harvesting and sale of tulip and daffodil bulbs. Here are some key aspects:

    1. Cultivation: Employees are responsible for planting, caring for and watering the bulbs. This requires knowledge of horticultural techniques and maintaining optimal growth conditions.
    2. Harvesting: During the tulip and daffodil season, employees are responsible for picking the flowers. This task requires precision to ensure that the flowers are in perfect condition for sale.
    3. Quality control: An important part of the work is evaluating the quality of bulbs and flowers to ensure that only the best varieties reach the customers.

    Additional information:

    • January to May: Tulip and bouquet picking – work is outdoors until March, then continues in the warehouse/greenhouse.
    • Mid-June to end of September: Bulb peeling on the production floor.
    • October to Christmas: Tulip planting indoors.

    Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 17:00.


    Job offer requirements:

    • Availability to work for at least 3-6 months.
    • Motivation to work: Overtime and Saturday work may be required during busy periods. During quieter periods, willingness to work for other clients is expected.
    • Couples and friends are not guaranteed to work in the same department or shift. Work schedules are assigned individually.
    • Candidates who start from September onwards are expected to work during the Christmas and New Year period.
    • No contraindications in working with flower bulbs or plants
    • No contraindications in working outside

    approx.

    0-20°C.

    Inside

    Outside

    Clothing

    T-shirt, sweatshirt, long pants

    Safety Shoes*

    *Possibility to use footwear offered by our company. In case of cooperation lasting at least 8 weeks, footwear will be free of charge.

    Breaks

    2 x 45 min

    1 x 30 min

    Wages

    Production worker :

    Age 20+ :  €14.99 gross hourly wage

    19: €13.75 gross hourly wage

    18: €13.00 gross hourly wage

    Monday to Friday

    00:00 – 06:00135%
    06:00 – 19:00100%
    19:00 – 24:00135%

    Saturday (workday)

    00:00 – 06:00135%
    06:00 – 19:00100%
    19:00 – 24:00135%

    Saturday (sixth workday)

    00:00 – 24:00135%

    Sunday

    00:00 – 24:00200%

    Shift Allowance

    Extra information

    Parking possible at company premises

    There is a canteen – free tea and coffee.


    Location

    Heereweg 363, 2161 CB Lisse