Fish Canning Line Worker

Location: Matosinhos, Portugal

Salary: €920-€1,120/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 30

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

A fish canning factory in Matosinhos, part of Portugal's long standing Atlantic canning tradition, is recruiting 30 line workers on a one year renewable contract. You clean, trim and prepare fish for canning, fill, seal and label cans along the line, sort product by size and quality, and follow strict hygiene rules in a cool, wet processing environment.

Day to day
This is hands-on, repetitive line work across a 40 hour week, with seasonal overtime paid at a premium during peak runs. It fits workers who are comfortable with cold, wet conditions and careful hygiene. Pay is €920-€1,120/month gross, with accommodation, meals and a uniform provided.

Applying through CHI Recruiting
No experience is needed, hygiene and line training is provided. A2 English is enough to begin. 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

• Clean, trim and prepare fish for canning
• Fill, seal and label cans on the line
• Follow strict food safety and hygiene rules
• Sort product by size and quality
• Sanitise stations and tools each shift

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 Fish Canning Line Worker?

The wage is €920-€1,120/month gross, on a undefined renewable contract with 30 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 Matosinhos, 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?

Day shift with seasonal overtime, 40 hours a week, cool and wet processing environment.

Is accommodation provided in Matosinhos?

Yes. The employer provides shared accommodation and meals on shift, arranged before you arrive in Matosinhos, 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 Matosinhos.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/b1a52376-2395-418d-8697-446d8d083179