Warehouse Operative

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Salary: €950-€1,150/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 22

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

A distribution centre in Lisbon is hiring 22 warehouse operatives on a one year renewable contract. You receive and scan inbound goods, put stock away into racking, pick and pack orders against a hand scanner, and wrap labelled pallets ready for dispatch. Accuracy and a tidy, safe floor matter through every shift.

Inside the warehouse
The work is hands-on and on your feet across a 40 hour week, in a large, well lit facility near the Lisbon logistics ring. No prior warehouse experience is needed, full training covers the scanner, safety rules and the shift rhythm in the first weeks. Pay is €950-€1,150/month gross, with accommodation, meals and a uniform provided.

Relocating with CHI Recruiting
Basic A2 English is enough to begin and on-site Portuguese classes are available. Portugal issues a national residence visa for subordinate work (D1) followed by a residence permit. Processing usually runs 8 to 12 weeks once your documents are complete. CHI Recruiting is a paid recruitment service and the fee is set out in full before you commit, with no promise of a guaranteed job. We prepare your documents, confirm the employer match, and file the visa and permit.

Requirements

• Valid passport with at least 18 months validity at time of application
• Eligibility to obtain a Portuguese work visa and residence permit (processing 8 to 12 weeks)
• Physically fit and reliable, willing to learn the role during paid on-the-job training
• Basic English at A2 level, with on-site Portuguese classes to build on it
• Willing to live in employer-arranged shared accommodation near the workplace
• Comfortable on your feet through a full shift and following safety and quality rules

Skills

• Receive, scan and put away inbound stock
• Pick and pack customer orders to a daily target
• Keep aisles, racking and bays clean and safe
• Wrap and label pallets for dispatch
• Complete stock counts and record accuracy

Benefits & Perks

• accommodation
• meals
• uniform
• Accommodation provided
• Work visa support

Language requirements

Basic English (A2), on-site Portuguese classes available

FAQ

What does the work permit and visa process look like for Portugal?

Portugal grants a D1 residence visa for subordinate work, then a residence permit. Processing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks once your passport, qualifications and clearances are ready. CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side filing; you pay the government fees (medical, consular, document chain), which are explained transparently before you start.

What is the pay and what is included for this Warehouse Operative?

The wage is €950-€1,150/month gross, on a undefined renewable contract with 22 openings. The package includes accommodation, meals, uniform. Portuguese pay is issued 14 times a year, with holiday and Christmas months paid on top.

Do I need previous experience to apply?

No. This is an entry-level role in Lisbon, and full training is given on the job. You can start with basic A2 English, and Portuguese classes are available on-site.

What are the working hours and shifts?

Two rotating shifts, 07:00 to 15:30 and 15:00 to 23:30, 40 hours a week with weekend rota by agreement.

Is accommodation provided in Lisbon?

Yes. The employer provides shared accommodation and meals on shift, arranged before you arrive in Lisbon, so you have a place to stay from day one.

Do I need to speak Portuguese?

Not to start. The floor runs on simple English and clear instructions, and the employer offers on-site Portuguese classes so you can build the language while you work, which helps day to day life in Lisbon.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/b0eb7d98-01a1-4479-b74f-0d50394cd27d