Dairy Jobs in Portugal

Portugal's dairy sector draws on cow's milk from the mainland north and the Azores, alongside traditional sheep's and goat's milk cheesemaking. Processing is carried out by cooperative-based groups, private companies and smaller regional cheese dairies. This page lists current dairy vacancies in Portugal, the main employers, the roles they hire for, and what to expect when you apply.

Current dairy vacancies in Portugal

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Dairy employers in Portugal

• Grupo Lactogal: a dairy group headquartered in Porto that processes milk and produces other dairy foods.
• Bel Portugal: the Portuguese subsidiary of the Bel group, with sites including Vale de Cambra and the Azores, whose brands include Limiano and Terra Nostra.
• Lactalis Portugal: the Portuguese arm of the Lactalis group, whose brands include UCAL and Paiva cheeses.
• UNICOL: an agricultural cooperative on Terceira Island in the Azores whose services include milk collection and treatment.

Company names are listed for information only. Dairy Jobs is not affiliated with these companies, and listing them does not mean they advertise with us. Links go to each company’s own careers page or website. Always apply through official channels.

Typical dairy jobs in Portugal

Portugal is known for traditional cheeses such as Queijo Serra da Estrela (sheep's milk) and São Jorge cheese from the Azores.

Dairy farming: herd managers, assistant herd managers, dairy farm assistants and relief milkers, calf rearers and farm managers, including roles on robotic and rotary milking systems.

Dairy processing and manufacturing: production operatives and supervisors, process and dairy technologists, quality and food safety staff, laboratory technicians, maintenance and automation engineers, and production and site managers.

Commercial and supply chain: sales and distribution managers, key account and brand managers, procurement, planning and logistics specialists.

Read our job descriptions for a dairy factory manager, a dairy farm manager and a dairy sales manager to see the skills and qualifications employers look for.

Working in Portugal: work permits

• EU citizens generally do not need a work permit to work in Portugal, and Swiss nationals also have free-movement rights. Official information.
• Non-EU nationals generally need a work-related visa and then a residence permit to work in Portugal. Official information.
• Highly qualified non-EU workers may be eligible for an EU Blue Card. Official information.
• Beware of fake job offers: genuine employers do not ask candidates to pay for a job, a visa or an interview. If an offer asks for money, do not pay. Check it with the company directly.

This section is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change, so always check the current requirements with your employer and official government sources in Portugal.

How to apply through Dairy Jobs

1. Create a free Dairy Jobs account and upload your CV.
2. Set up a job alert for Portugal, or for the role you want.
3. Apply for vacancies directly on dairyjobsearch.com. Your application goes straight to the employer or to our recruitment team.
4. Make sure your CV shows your dairy experience clearly: herd size or plant capacity, products, the systems you have worked with, and your qualifications.

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