Looking for a Job opportunity in Portugal/EU?

Whether you are looking for temporary work, a longer-term employment opportunity, seasonal work, or a new professional challenge, our team works to match your skills, experience, availability, and career goals with suitable opportunities.

We believe that every worker deserves to be treated with dignity, transparency, fairness, and respect. Every opportunity should be based on clear terms, appropriate documentation, and compliance with applicable employment and labour regulations.

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Why register with SSF?

  • Access to Opportunities

    Create your candidate profile and be considered for suitable vacancies across our network of employers and partners.

  • A Wider Range of Jobs

    Access opportunities across high-demand sectors, depending on your qualifications, experience, availability, and the requirements of our clients.

  • Professional Job Matching

    Our recruitment team reviews your profile and seeks to identify opportunities that are appropriate for your skills and professional background.

  • Support Throughout the Process

    We provide guidance throughout the recruitment and placement process and help you understand the relevant employment conditions and documentation.

  • Build Your Career

    Gain access to opportunities that can help you develop your experience, skills, and professional career.

Why Choose SSF?

Diverse Employment Opportunities

We work with employers and partners across a range of sectors, including:

  • Agricultural workers tending plants and shrubs in an outdoor nursery setting.

    Agriculture and seasonal work

  • Construction workers on a civil and commercial building site.

    Construction

  • Production and manufacturing workers operating equipment in an industrial facility.

    Manufacturing and industry

  • Warehouse and logistics workers operating in a modern storage facility.

    Warehousing and logistics

  • Hospitality professionals working in a hotel and catering environment.

    Hospitality

  • Transport and logistics professionals coordinating freight operations.

    Retail and distribution

  • Heavy industry workers operating in an industrial plant.

    Cleaning and facilities services

  • Engineering and skilled trades professionals at work.

    Skilled and technical occupations

  • Healthcare and care professionals supporting patients.

    General and semi-skilled positions

Available opportunities depend on current employer requirements and the applicable legal and contractual framework.

Additional Support Information

Trusted Employer Partnerships

We aim to work with reputable employers and business partners who value professionalism, reliability, and respect for their workforce. Our objective is to establish long-term relationships between workers and employers, based on clear expectations and responsible employment practices.

Employment & Administrative Support

Where applicable to the employment arrangement, SSF provides support with the relevant employment documentation and administrative procedures, including employment contracts, registration requirements, payroll-related administration, and other necessary formalities.

All employment relationships and assignments are subject to the applicable Portuguese labour legislation, employment contracts, collective agreements where applicable, and other relevant legal requirements.

Opportunities for Professional Growth

We believe employment is more than simply filling a vacancy. The right opportunity can provide valuable experience, new skills, professional development, and a pathway toward a more secure future.

International Mobility

For candidates interested in opportunities outside Portugal, SSF may facilitate connections with employers and partners in other European markets, subject to applicable immigration, employment, work-authorisation, and mobility requirements. We provide information and practical support appropriate to the relevant process.

How It Works

  1. Submit Your Application

    Register with SSF and provide accurate information about your qualifications, professional experience, skills, availability, preferred location, and type of work.

  2. Profile Review & Job Matching

    Our recruitment team reviews your profile against available vacancies and employer requirements. Where there is a suitable match, we will contact you with information about the opportunity, including the position, location, working conditions, and relevant employment arrangements.

  3. Interview & Selection

    Depending on the position, you may be invited to participate in an interview, skills assessment, or other selection process required by the employer or assignment.Our objective is to ensure a suitable match between your experience and the employer's requirements.

  4. Employment & Documentation

    Once you are selected, the relevant employment or assignment documentation will be prepared in accordance with the applicable legal and contractual framework. We will guide you through the required administrative steps and provide information about the relevant terms and conditions before you begin work.

  5. Start Your New Opportunity

    Once the necessary requirements have been completed, you can begin your employment or assignment.

SSF remains committed to providing professional support and maintaining clear communication throughout the relevant employment or assignment process.

Your Next Step Starts Here

Take a Safe Step Forward.

Register your details with SSF and become part of our candidate network. When a suitable opportunity becomes available, our team can assess your profile against the requirements of the position.

Cross-Border Assignments & A1/PDA1

For some EU/EEA cross-border assignments, an A1/PDA1 certificate may be required to establish which country's Social Security legislation applies.

An A1/PDA1 is not the same as a work permit, residence permit, or employment contract.

Where applicable, SSF can support the administrative process for obtaining relevant documentation — subject to applicable legal requirements and competent authority decisions.

Simple Process Flow:

  1. Submit Your Application
  2. Profile Review & Job Matching
  3. Interview & Selection
  4. Employment & Documentation
  5. Start Your New Opportunity

Application Form

01 Personal Data
Are you an EU citizen or valid residence permit holder?
Do you have a valid driving licence?
02 Languages / Language level
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03 Skilled Group / Professional Experience
04 Upload documents

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Passport

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Other Documents

Maximum 5 MB per file. Files are stored privately.

SSF – Safe Steps Forward Temporary Employment Agency, LDA does not arrange, provide, or assume responsibility for accommodation or transportation to and from the workplace for posted workers. Where accommodation or transportation is required or agreed upon as part of an assignment, the responsibility for arranging and/or providing such services shall be determined between the worker and the client, in accordance with applicable law and the terms of the relevant assignment. The fact that SSF does not provide or arrange accommodation or transportation does not imply that the client is required to provide these services free of charge. Any applicable costs, deductions, contributions or reimbursement arrangements must be clearly agreed in advance and comply with applicable Portuguese and EU legislation.