Vacancy technical advisor

16 october 2023

A high-quality substrate is the basis of a successful culture. Growers must be able to be 100 percent confident that growing media, such as potting soil or mineral wool, meet the highest requirements. As the knowledge centre for substrates, RHP is an internationally active organisation that has played an essential role in this for years. We are working at the highest level to improve the quality of growing media. Valuable knowledge is developed through innovative research. Transferring this knowledge to the affiliated substrate producers worldwide is an interesting and challenging process every day. Knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm are paramount for the employees. For a new colleague in an experienced team, this is a special opportunity!

Technical advisor

Bridge between research and practice

As a technical advisor, you convert the knowledge developed within RHP into advice and you know how to transfer it to (inter)national substrate producers and their raw material suppliers. This helps the producers to optimise their processes to realise high-quality and sustainable products. The producers can fully rely on the expertise of the consultant. You are part of the pioneering role that RHP plays in the transition to renewable substrate raw materials.

RHP, knowledge centre for substrates

The continuous pursuit of optimal growth of plants on growing media has been the focus of RHP for decades as a globally recognised and highly valued organisation. The own quality marks RHP and RAG are leading in the world, in professional high-tech (greenhouse) horticulture, retail and landscaping. Due to the enormous knowledge and experience within this organisation, affiliated substrate producers and their raw material suppliers act at the highest level.

Our office and research facilities can be found in 's-Gravenzande (The Netherlands). From there, we work on the continuous development of knowledge and the quality marks and offer a workplace to our technical advisors.

Who are we looking for?

You are enterprising and like to keep busy with the latest developments in the field of growing media and substrate raw materials. With your communication skills and persuasive personality, you are of added value to our affiliated, certified companies. You have no problem traveling (inter)nationally. You also have:

  • Education at university or bachelor level (preferably in horticulture)
  • 3 to 5 years of working experience
  • Knowledge of the horticultural and/or substrate sector
  • Good language skills in Dutch and English
  • Do you also have good speaking and writing skills in French? This is definitely an advantage.

What do we offer?

A versatile and varied position (32-40 hours) within a close-knit team! Because it is a specialised position, we offer an intensive internal training and guidance program in which customisation is applied based on prior knowledge and experience. In addition, you can count on:

  • A competitive salary, depending on knowledge and experience
  • 27 vacation days for fulltime employment
  • Participation in our pension scheme

Interested?

Are you our new technical advisor? Then please send your CV and motivation to holtkamp@rhp.nl. Do you want more information about the organisation and/or the vacancy? Please contact Martine Holtkamp, managing director, via tel. +31 6 - 26 61 06 81.

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