Graduate Program – Agronomy

About us:

•Specializing in baby leaves, we are one of the leading European suppliers of fresh, washed and ready-to-eat agricultural products.

•We were born in 1951, in Hampshire, and it was in 2008 that we became an integral part of the RAR Group, a one hundred percent Portuguese company.

In Portugal we lead the market with our brand Vitacress, being present in virtually all points of sale.

Belonging to Vitacress:

Represents being part of a team that feeds the entire territory from the vast fields located in the Southwest Alentejo and Algarve.

It also means being an active part of a sustainable project where harmony with nature and the quality of the products that flow from it are non-negotiable pillars.

We Challenge you!

To grab the opportunity of our 24 months program designed to promote an exciting on-job experience and support our Young Talents to develop all the fundamental competencies when starting their career and have the opportunity to continue in this fast-pacing Company.

About the program:

Meet several locations Nationally and Internationally
Work side by side with talented and passionate Mentors
Develop your networking
Be part of this team where everyone feels respected and represented

Your Responsibilities:

Monitoring of field trials;
Preparation of field reports;
Articulation of processes / projects with laboratories;
Technical support to the Production, Quality and NPD teams, namely with regard to the nutritional levels of the product, pest control or other deviant situations;
Research and investigation of methodologies capable of bringing innovation and competitive advantage to the business;
Collaboration in purchasing processes;
Monitoring of field audits;
Assistance in the implementation and execution of precision agriculture works;
Support in complying with legal requirements;

Requirements:

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in the area of Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or similar.
English Fluency

Sellection Process:

CV screening;
Interview
Sellecting Panel with the Senior Leadership Team

Apply:

Responding directly to this Job Post

Vitacress Portugal is committed to being a fair, responsible and equal opportunity employer. We follow the best organizational practices, integrating the fundamental themes of social responsibility at the ethical, social, environmental and economic levels throughout our value chain and in the relationship with all stakeholders.

We guarantee high standards of sustainability, promoting an organizational culture that prioritizes safety, the well-being of all stakeholders, environmental sustainability and the quality of our products, in a balance between business objectives and value creation, always focused on respect for the individual.

We respect and promote human rights, i.e., individual diversity, and there is no discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, trade union or political affiliation.

We also respect and promote fundamental labour rights by implementing operational practices aimed at preventing corruption in all its forms, encouraging the balance of a healthy working life for all workers.

We are always involved with the local communities where we are integrated, with public entities and local companies, in the promotion and collaboration in cultural, social and educational projects;

We are strongly committed to creating a workforce where everyone feels respected and represented.