International Recruitment
International recruitment helps employers access skilled, motivated workers, address labour shortages, and build a reliable workforce. For employees, it creates lawful employment opportunities, competitive income, professional development, and international experience.
International Recruitment & Workforce Solutions for Employers and Employee:
With transparent contracts, fair working conditions, and proper immigration support, international recruitment can create sustainable opportunities and benefits for both employers and workers.
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Connecting Portuguese employers with qualified international talent. SSF helps Portuguese companies recruit and manage qualified workers from international markets, including Brazil, India, Nepal and the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand.
From candidate sourcing and selection to employment, immigration coordination, onboarding and workforce management, SSF provides an integrated solution designed to make international recruitment more efficient, transparent and compliant.
Our approach:
Recruit. Employ. Mobilise. Assign. Support.
We work with Portuguese employers to identify workforce requirements and connect them with suitable international candidates.
Where SSF operates as a licensed Empresa de Trabalho Temporário (ETT), workers may be employed by SSF and temporarily assigned to Portuguese client companies under the applicable Portuguese labour framework.
International Recruitment Across High-Demand Sectors
SSF supports international recruitment across a range of industries. Availability depends on employer requirements, candidate suitability and supply at the time of request.
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Agriculture, Forestry, Gardening & Landscaping
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Warehousing, Logistics & Warehouse Operations
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Civil & Commercial Construction
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Production & Manufacturing
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Hotels, Restaurants & Catering
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Heavy Industry & Industrial Operations
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Transport & Logistics
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Healthcare & Care Services
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Engineering & Skilled Trades
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Information Technology
Our International Recruitment Services
International Candidate Sourcing
We work with established recruitment partners and professional networks in international markets to identify candidates for sectors experiencing workforce demand in Portugal.
Our recruitment network can support sourcing from:
- Brazil
- India
- Nepal
- Philippines
- Bangladesh
- and other eligible international markets
Candidates are selected according to the requirements of the position, including experience, qualifications, language skills and availability.
Candidate Selection & Screening
Our recruitment process is designed to help Portuguese employers identify suitable candidates before deployment.
Depending on the position, our process may include:
- CV screening
- Qualification verification
- Employment-history checks
- Candidate interviews
- Skills assessment
- Reference checks
- Identity and document verification
- Pre-departure preparation
Our objective is simple: the right candidate for the right job.
Recruitment for Employment in Portugal
SSF supports Portuguese employers looking to strengthen their workforce with international talent.
We work with employers to define:
- Number of workers required
- Job functions
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Salary and employment conditions
- Working hours and shifts
- Workplace location
- Expected start date
- Duration of the workforce requirement
- Accommodation and integration requirements
Based on these requirements, SSF coordinates the recruitment and employment process.
ETT Temporary Workforce Solutions:
Where applicable, SSF operates within the Portuguese Empresa de Trabalho Temporário (ETT) framework.
Under the ETT model:
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International candidate
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SSF ETT employs the worker
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SSF assigns the worker to a Portuguese client
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Client manages the worker's day-to-day work
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SSF manages the employment relationship, payroll and related employer responsibilities
The temporary assignment is formalised through a Contrato de Utilização de Trabalho Temporário (CUTT) in accordance with applicable Portuguese legislation.
The use of temporary workers is subject to the legal requirements and limitations established by Portuguese labour law.
Immigration & Relocation Support:
International recruitment involves more than finding a candidate.
SSF can coordinate the employment and relocation process with the worker, employer and appropriate professional advisers.
Depending on the individual case, this can include assistance with:
- Employment documentation
- Visa documentation
- Employer documentation
- Appointment and application coordination
- Accommodation documentation
- Arrival planning
- NIF/NISS onboarding
- Residence-process coordination
- Pre-departure information
- Arrival and workplace orientation
Important: immigration and residence decisions are made by the competent Portuguese authorities. SSF does not guarantee visa or residence approval.
Portuguese & EU Employers: Need Workers from Abroad?
Contact us about international workforce support
Looking for International Opportunities?
Moving to another country for employment is a major decision. SSF aims to provide international workers with clear information about their employment before they travel.
Workers should receive information about:
- Their employer
- Job position
- Salary
- Working hours
- Workplace
- Contract duration
- Accommodation arrangements, where applicable
- Employment conditions
- Arrival arrangements
- Relevant documentation
We believe international recruitment should be based on transparency, dignity and respect for workers' rights.
Ethical International Recruitment
SSF is committed to responsible recruitment.
We work to prevent:
- Fraudulent job offers
- False employment promises
- Unauthorised recruitment practices
- Contract substitution
- Hidden employment conditions
- Exploitation
- Forced labour
- Human trafficking
- Unlawful recruitment charges
We expect our international recruitment partners to comply with the applicable laws and regulatory requirements in their countries of operation. For recruitment in countries such as India, Nepal and the Philippines, Bangladesh SSF works with appropriately authorised/licensed recruitment partners where required.
For International Candidates
Looking for legal employment opportunities in Portugal?
SSF works with international recruitment partners to identify candidates for employment opportunities in Portugal.
Before accepting an employment opportunity, you should receive clear information about:
- The employer
- The position
- Salary
- Working conditions
- Location
- Contract
- Accommodation, where applicable
- Recruitment and travel arrangements
- Applicable immigration requirements
Never travel to Portugal for employment based only on an informal promise or social-media message.
Why Choose SSF internation recruitment?
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One Workforce Partner
From recruitment to workforce management, SSF can coordinate the complete process.
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International Network
Access to recruitment partners in key international labour markets.
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Portuguese/EU Market Knowledge
We understand the requirements of employers and the local employment environment.
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Compliance Focus
Our processes are designed around local employment, temporary-work and legal requirements.
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Transparent Recruitment
Clear information about employment conditions is essential for both employers and workers.
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Long-Term Workforce Support
Our relationship doesn't end when the worker arrives in Portugal. We can support onboarding, employment administration and workforce management throughout the assignment.
Our Commitment: International recruitment should create value for everyone.
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For Employers:
Reliable access to international talent.
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For Workers:
Transparent and lawful employment opportunities.
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For SSF:
Responsible recruitment, compliant employment and long-term partnerships.
