Logistics Sorting Operative

Location: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Salary: €920-€1,120/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 24

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

A parcel sortation centre in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto, is recruiting 24 sorting operatives on a one year renewable contract. You sort parcels by route and destination, load and unload sortation lines and cages, scan and label items for onward delivery, and keep the belt running by clearing jams quickly to meet nightly targets.

Day to day
Much of the volume moves at night, so this is mainly a night shift role across a 40 hour week with a night premium. It is fast, repetitive floor work that suits people who keep a steady pace under time pressure. Pay is €920-€1,120/month gross, with accommodation and meals provided.

Applying through CHI Recruiting
No experience is required, training covers the scanner and safety. A2 English lets you 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

• Sort parcels by route and destination
• Load and unload sortation lines and cages
• Scan and label items for onward delivery
• Clear jams and keep the belt running
• Meet nightly sortation targets

Benefits & Perks

• accommodation
• meals
• 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 Logistics Sorting Operative?

The wage is €920-€1,120/month gross, on a undefined renewable contract with 24 openings. The package includes accommodation, meals. 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 Vila Nova de Gaia, 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?

Night shift, 22:00 to 06:00, 40 hours a week with a night premium, plus day rota by agreement.

Is accommodation provided in Vila Nova de Gaia?

Yes. The employer provides shared accommodation and meals on shift, arranged before you arrive in Vila Nova de Gaia, 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 Vila Nova de Gaia.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/e0c0b4f7-e457-4f82-943f-ab5e79d895f0