Agriculture & Greenhouse jobs in the Netherlands

Gross pay guide

Use this as a planning range. Final rates depend on the employer, project location, shift pattern, and pay scale step.

Important: all amounts above are presented as gross (brutto). Net pay depends on personal tax situation and deductions that apply to your contract.

What affects your hourly rate

• Province / site: labor market differences and site complexity (e.g., large greenhouse clusters vs. mixed farms).
• Role scope: packing/sorting vs. crop/harvest handling, nursery care, or equipment-assisted tasks.
• Pay scale step: many employers use step progressions for experience/tenure.
• Shift pattern: early starts, late shifts, weekend work (where applicable).
• Output & quality standards: accuracy, speed, and adherence to process/safety rules.

You are a good fit if you…

• can work on your feet for long periods and keep a steady pace.
• follow instructions precisely (quality checks, sorting rules, packing specs).
• are comfortable with repetitive tasks and routine-based work.
• can communicate basic information in English (or are actively improving).
• respect hygiene and safety rules (PPE, clean zones, temperature controls).
• can work in greenhouse conditions (warm, humid) or seasonal outdoor settings.
• can provide a complete CV and identity documents for screening.

This role is not for you if you…

• need a fully predictable schedule with zero flexibility (start times can vary by project).
• do not tolerate repetitive work or quality-control routines.
• are unwilling to follow safety/hygiene standards strictly.
• cannot provide a CV or basic documents for legal employment checks.
• expect guaranteed housing or guaranteed overtime (these are project-dependent).

Typical tasks

• sorting produce or flowers by size, quality, and labeling rules.
• packing into boxes/trays, preparing pallets, basic line work.
• harvesting (where relevant): careful picking, handling, and crate loading.
• greenhouse support: cleaning stations, basic crop maintenance (project-specific).
• nursery work: moving plants, spacing, watering support (under supervision).
• simple reporting: communicating issues (damage, shortages, labeling mismatch).

Work environment & safety

• standing and repetitive motions are common; lifting is usually moderate but varies.
• greenhouses can be warm/humid; farms can be outdoor and weather-dependent.
• PPE may be required (gloves, safety shoes, hairnet where applicable).
• you must follow hygiene procedures for food/produce handling.
• site rules: designated walkways, equipment zones, and safe manual handling.

If a role includes equipment use (e.g., pallet trucks), training requirements are project-specific and confirmed after screening.

What we usually ask for

• passport/ID and basic identity details for screening.
• your CV (English preferred) with recent work history and dates.
• basic availability: earliest start date, preferred region, shift tolerance.
• where required: background checks or references (role-dependent).

Some clients request proof of experience for harvest/crop roles; for entry packing/sorting roles, motivation and reliability can be decisive.

Non-EU candidates (high-level)

For most non-EU candidates, legal work in the Netherlands requires an employer-specific basis (work authorization and/or residence/work entitlement), and the exact pathway depends on nationality, contract structure, and the project. If you are employed via a Polish company for an NL project, documentation may include employer confirmations and project-specific compliance steps. Final eligibility is always verified before any start date is confirmed.