Work Preparator Climate

Van der Hoeven Horticultural Projects; Den Hoorn; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Der Hoeven Horticultural Projects in Den Hoorn is seeking a Work Preparator to support us in realizing greenhouses in challenging climates. After a project is sold, you will create designs and detailed drawings for turnkey horticultural projects worldwide, mainly using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and prepare detailed material lists.

You will coordinate with the Project Manager and procurement, transfer project details to execution, and contribute to the project development.

Qualifications

• Technical degree required (MBO 4 or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Experience with SolidWorks and PDM required.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Independent and responsible; solution‑oriented and flexible.
• Experience as an engineer in an international project environment.

Responsibilities

• Gathering information and preparing projects.
• Producing work and production drawings in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
• Preparing detailed material lists in ERP.
• Coordinating with the procurement department.
• Transferring project details to the execution phase.
• Supporting the Project Manager where necessary.

Skills

Dutch proficiency

English proficiency

Independent work

Problem solving

Flexible

Project engineering experience

Strong social skills

Education

Technical degree (MBO 4)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM

Job description

Strong Brand: Van Der Hoeven
Job Location: Van Der Hoeven - Den Hoorn
Are you the Work Preparator who will support us in realising greenhouses in challenging climates?
Once the project is sold, you will take on the role of Work Preparator. As a member of the project team, you will be responsible for your own tasks and work closely with the Project Manager and other Work Preparators and Engineers within the project team.
Based On The Contract, You Will Create Designs And Detailed Drawings For Our (turn-key) Horticultural Projects Worldwide, Mainly Using AutoCAD And/or SolidWorks. Additionally, You Will Prepare Detailed Material Lists And Coordinate With The Procurement Department On Technical Specifications. During Project Development, You Will Support The Project Manager Where Necessary. Your Tasks During a Project Will Include

• Gathering information and preparing projects
• Working in a structured and planned manner
• Producing work and production drawings in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
• Preparing detailed material lists in ERP
• Coordinating with the procurement department
• Transferring project details to the execution phase

A technical degree is required. Experience in climate technology is preferred but not essential.
Opportunities to grow into roles such as Lead Climate Engineer or Project Engineer.

Your Profile

• Degree in a technical field similar to Dutch level MBO 4 (Vocational education and training / VET)
• Proficiency in Dutch and English
• Experience with SolidWorks and PDM required
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred
• Independent and responsible
• Solution-oriented
• Flexible
• Experience as an Engineer in an (international) project environment
• Strong social skills