Although a natural process, the ripening of an avocado is managed to perfection at Halls with the correct technical understanding both at harvest and during the ripening procedure.
The fruit is always shipped at low temperatures to hold it in a "sleeping" state throughout transportation. Depending on the customer's requirement, the fruit is then "woken up" to be delivered at the required stage of ripeness. Fruit can arrived "triggered" which then ripens through the customer's own supply chain, or is fully ripened and ready to eat. Halls has the experience and technical expertise to manage this process, ensuring an excellent eating experience.
With ripening, packing and storage facilities in South Africa, Paris, Marseille and Rotterdam, Halls can take the fruit from our carefully managed orchards all the way to our customers' doors. Our ready to eat avocados are sold under the Halls RIPE brand, packaged in a striking design to stand out on trade and supermarket shelves.
At Halls, our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 135 years of experience in primary agriculture and over 40 years operating across and within international markets our business spans South Africa, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and China.
Through our history we have had the privilege of working with an incredible array of talented individuals and we take immense pride in our diverse and multicultural team. We are committed to fostering an environment where passionate individuals can come together, collaborate, grow, and succeed.
We are proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified
in the UK, France and the Netherlands.
If you are interested in joining a growing, values-based organisation,
please see below for details of current career opportunities.
Vacancies in the Netherlands
QUALITY CONTROLLER - Maternity Cover
Location: Maasdijk, Netherlands
Our Quality Controllers are responsible for the inspection, documentation, review and ultimate communication of the product quality in relation to the Halls product standards.
We are looking for someone to join our dynamic team for Maternity cover, initially for 1 year but with the possibility to be extended.
What We are Looking For:
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
- Clear attention to detail;
- Written and spoken English (Dutch, Spanish and/or German a distinct advantage);
- A flexible approach to work with the ability to stay calm and patient within a dynamic, fast paced and time pressured environment;
- MBO+ education level;
- Minimum 2 years experience in a quality controller or fresh food related function.
What We Offer:
- The potential to become an Avocado fruit specialist, with room for growth and development;
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly, close team of industry experts;
- Market conform package, 38 hour work week (Mon-Fri) with 26 annual vacation days;
- Regular team outings;
- And of course avocados galore!
If you would like to find out more and apply, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to: recruitment@hallsbv.nl
SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER - AVOCADO
Location: Maasdijk, Netherlands
An opportunity for a senior sales specialist to join us as one of the company’s commercial representatives, forming a direct point of contact for the food service, retail and/or wholesale sectors.
If you are ready with a network of contacts and at least 5-10 year of proven commercial experience in a sales role in the AGF sector, focussed on fresh food, fast-moving consumables or a warehouse environment, with avocado favoured, then we would love to hear from you. You can read more about the position here
If you believe you have the experience and skillset required for this position, please email your application with CV to recruitment@hallsbv.nl
The position is based in the offices of our Netherlands operations in Maasdijk (Westland area).
This is an opportunity to join the Halls Fresh Produce finance team to undertake the important role of all debtor and cahsbook tasks. Click HERE to find out more about the role and the experience and skills required.
If you believe you are suitably qualified for this position, please email your CV to recruitment@halls.co.za.
Applications close 14th November 2025.
To discover more about working for Halls In South Africa contact: recruitment@halls.co.za
There are no current vacancies in our Iberia operations
