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Madre Fruta is a farmers’ organization, which gathers 43 associate companies, that produce red fruits, avocados, mangos. Currently, the main production is raspberries.

The universe of Madre Frutas’ associated farmers, in which Agrivabe is included, is one of the biggest employers in the Algarve region. Among all the farms, in 2019, the growers employed 857 permanent workers, but during the harvest season (February to May) more than 2.200 workers were hired, raising to nearly 3.000 workers during the raspberry picking season. In 2020, we expect a new season, with an equivalent number of workers.

One of the services provided by Madre Fruta, is the recruitment and selection of candidates for all associated farms. Currently we are recruiting for associate grower Agrivabe, which was created in May of 2008. The company envisioned a new way of agricultural production in the Algarve countryside, taking advantage of its exceptional climatic conditions to develop small red fruits in hydroponic culture destined to exportation.

Agrivabes’ mission is to develop a modern, healthy and sustainable agriculture, with great respect by the environment and nature, in all its steps of production, obtaining the maximum quality with minimal resources. The company uses ancestral knowledge, last generation technological utilities, refined support structures and highly specialized and experienced technicians to produce excellent fruits, according to the highest quality standards and rigorous norms of hygiene and labour safety. The goal is to provide the most demanding consumer with the best nature can offer, assuring a 100% natural product.

If you want to work in agronomic sector, this is your opportunity. Join our team!

 

Job: Agricultural Technician

Main Responsabilities:

  • Planning and organizing cultural tasks to be executed by the team;
  • Conducting trials to existing or new plants and fruit varieties;
  • Developing new techniques and products;
  • Identify and propose possible innovation to procedures.

 

Required Profile:

Degree in Agronomic Engineering;

High sense of responsibility;

Assessment and decision-making skills;

Interpersonal relationship skills and team management experience;

Ability to work under pressure and stress resistance;

High knowledge of Office tools;

Multitasking and multifunctionality are valued skills.

 

The company offers:

Minimum Contract for 6 months, beginning in january 2020 until May/June 2020.

Possibility of permanent integration on the farm team, according to performance during the season.

 

 Wage references: 

According to previous experience, values will be further discussed during interview.

Job details
Work experience:
Work experience is required
Duration of work experience:
Up to 1 year
Language skills:
  • English
  • Fair
Required skills:
sustainable agricultural production principles
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:
Link for more information:

About company

Farmers Organization, with 43 associated employers that are red fruits growers (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries). Find out more