If you are looking for an agricultural job in a Scandinavian country, this agricultural job vacancy in Norway could be right for you.
This is a modern agricultural company that not only grows vegetables and fruits such as cauliflower, lettuce and raspberries, but also places great emphasis on creating a pleasant working environment for its employees. The farm in question is located in Lier, about 40 km west of the capital Oslo.
They are looking for employees who have good manual dexterity and are able to plant and harvest vegetables quickly and accurately. The only requirement is that you have a driving license B. The fact that you have already worked in agriculture will be viewed positively, but is not a necessary requirement.
The company offers a good salary, accommodation, a good working environment and the opportunity to gain experience that will also help you grow personally.
The working season begins in April and ends in October. We are looking for people who are willing to work during this period and who are willing to discuss the availability of labor within this period on an individual basis.
The requirements needed to work
- Speak basic English
- Be in possession of a B driving license
- Experience in the agricultural sector desirable but not necessary
- Willingness to perform demanding physical labor
Job Duties
- Plant vegetables
- Harvest cauliflowers
- Other typical agricultural jobs
Salary
You will be paid hourly and if you work beyond your scheduled hours, you will also receive overtime. At the end of the work period, a termination bonus will also be paid.
Your salary will be calculated based on your skills and qualifications. Your salary can also increase if you demonstrate good skills and proper ethics in performing your job.
The salary starts between 155 and 165 Norwegian crowns, (about 14 euros) per hour, gross, for a worker with no experience.
Conditions of work
The following are the working conditions:
- Contract for seasonal work – Duration of work: April–October 2024
- Full-time job.
- Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays are working days.
- Hours of operation: day and evening
- The company provides housing and accommodations for its employees.
How to apply
If this work interests you or you have any questions, you can consult John Rasmus Swang.
HSE Manager – holsjordprodukterda@gmail.com
Employer: HOLSFJORD MANUFACTURER Svangstrandveien 23, 3410 Sylling – NORWAY
Agriculture in Norway
The Gulf Stream that reaches here means that Norway enjoys a milder climate than would be expected due to its latitude, and the entire western coast of Norway remains ice-free even in winter.
In any case, only 3.5% of the country’s surface is made up of agricultural land. This surface is distributed mainly between the coastal regions, favored by the Gulf Stream, and the internal regions located at low altitude. Given Norway’s latitude, the fertile lands can largely only be used as meadows or pastures. The rest is used to grow mainly vegetables, wheat, cereals and potatoes.
Grazing livestock for milk and meat production is the backbone of Norwegian agriculture. Added to this is the raising of pigs and chickens. It is not surprising that the main products of Norwegian agriculture are: milk, meat and eggs which represent 2/3 of the total GDP generated by agricultural products.
Potatoes and cereals are mainly grown in eastern and central Norway, especially barley and oats, which are mainly used as feed grains. Only a small part of the cultivated cereal area is dedicated to wheat. Fruit crops, (apples, pears, plums, cherries) are found in the south and southwest of the country. Due to the climate, tubers and cabbages are mainly grown in Norway.
Even in Norway the amount of production per cultivated agricultural area has increased in recent decades. Thanks to the development of technology and machinery, there are fewer and fewer people working in agriculture but production is increasing.
Anyone interested in learning more about life and work in Norway can take a look at this page.
