Program Overview:
- Employee Status: Skilled Worker
- Work Areas: Dairy and pig farms
- Employment Period: Initial 1-year permit with extension possibilities. After 4 years, eligibility for permanent residency.
- Accommodation: Provided, with private room, kitchen, and necessary facilities (cost: €250-€300).
- Salary: €9.50 per hour for 40 hours/week (net minimum €900/month after expenses). Overtime paid.
- Social Protection: Free medical care, paid sick leave, and 4 weeks paid vacation.
- Work Requirements: Previous experience in dairy or pig farming, driver's license, and a willingness to learn new tasks. Ability to drive a tractor with a trailer preferred but not required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Dairy Farms: Milking cows, feeding, spreading straw, caring for calves, tractor driving, and general farm maintenance.
- Pig Farms: Feeding, castrating piglets, vaccinations, insemination of sows, farrowing duties, cleaning, and tractor operation.
Costs:
- Program Fee: €2200 for Real Staff services
- Immigration and Consular Fees: €450 (plus visa costs)
- Other Costs: Travel and insurance expenses (local cost clarification required)
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant farming experience
- Age: 20-40 years
- Language: Proficiency in English required
- Physical Health: Good health and fitness are necessary
- Documents: CV, references, and interview required.
Steps to Apply:
- Initial consultation and assessment with "Real Staff".
- CV and document review, followed by an interview.
- Sign contract and prepayment of €400 for services.
- Submit documents to Finnish Embassy and obtain work permit.
- Final contract signing and flight booking for departure to Finland.
This position offers long-term opportunities, including the potential for permanent residency in Finland after four years. If you are ready for a rewarding career on a dairy or pig farm and meet the above requirements, apply now to begin your journey.