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Farm Testing Technician

On-site in Lleida·Added 2 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Grupo Vall Companys doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Lleida

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Driving licence

    EU licences are valid in Spain; most others only for six months after you become resident.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Valued: Higher Vocational Training Diploma in Livestock Farming and Animal Health Assistance. Not a mandatory requirement.

  • Knowledge of or interest in the field of livestock production and animal welfare.

  • Good command of computer tools, especially Excel.

  • Driving license.

  • An organized, methodical and proactive person with the ability to work in a team.

  • Availability and flexibility to travel between farms, feed factories and slaughterhouses.

  • Residency in the province of the vacancy.

The role

Currently, we want to incorporate a FARM TRIAL TECHNICIAN for one of our companies located in Lleida, participating in the monitoring and development of experimental trials carried out on Vall Companys Group farms.

What you'll do

Perform the monitoring, control, and data collection of experimental trials developed in farms, feed mills, and slaughterhouses, following the protocols established by the technical team.

  • Plan together with the technical team the tasks necessary for the development of each trial.

  • Coordinate with farm managers the execution and monitoring of experimental trials.

  • Prepare and keep up to date the documentation necessary for each trial.

  • Monitor and record production parameters such as feed consumption, animal weight, backfat and other indicators.

  • Monitor the health status of the animals, the environmental conditions and the supply of experimental feeds.

  • Collect samples on the farm and/or at the slaughterhouse, such as feed, blood, feces or fat.

  • Control the traceability of experimental feeds from the factory to the farm.

  • Monitor the animals at the slaughterhouse and record data related to carcass composition and yield.

  • Enter, verify and analyze, using Excel, the data obtained during the tests.

  • Collaborate on quality control tasks, equipment maintenance and other activities related to the projects.

Hiring process

WE WANT TO MEET YOU!

About Grupo Vall Companys

Grupo Vall Companys is a leading Spanish agro-food group, active since 1956, with a turnover of €4.626 billion. It operates across the full value chain: animal feed, livestock farming (pork, poultry, beef), meat processing, cured and cooked products, flour milling, and commercial distribution. The group is recognized as a Top Employer and invests heavily in R&D and sustainability, with a strong presence across Spain, particularly in regions like Lleida, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, and Aragón.

Industry
Food Production
Founded
1956
Employees
Unknown
Headquarters
Lleida, Spain
In Spain
Lleida, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • The group is headquartered in Lleida, Spain, and has operations across multiple Spanish regions, offering opportunities in rural and industrial settings.
  • As a Top Employer, the company emphasizes professional development, training, and talent growth, with a dedicated campus for continuous education.
  • Job openings include roles in production, maintenance, logistics, quality, and administration, often in Spanish-speaking environments.
  • The company is part of the Spanish agro-food sector, which may require knowledge of Spanish for many positions, though some technical roles might be accessible to international candidates.
  • The group's strong focus on innovation and sustainability may appeal to professionals interested in modern food production technologies.

In their own words

About the company & team

🏢 Solidity and stability: you will be part of a consolidated business group, with a track record of sustained growth since 1956.

🎓 Training and development: you will have access to continuous training and opportunities for internal promotion and professional mobility.

💙 Workplace wellbeing: we promote Healthy Company initiatives aimed at caring for the health and quality of life of our teams.

💶 Competitive conditions: we have remuneration policies and benefits aimed at recognizing the effort, commitment, and contribution of each person.

🌱 Sustainability: you will contribute to a responsible business model committed to the Sustainable Development Goals.

🤝 Culture and values: you will work in an environment based on respect, commitment, collaboration, equality, and diversity.

🏅 We are a Top Employer: a recognition that accredits us as a benchmark organization for our development, training, digitalization, and work environment policies.

At Grupo Vall Companys, we look for people with enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to grow. We want you to be part of a team where talent is valued, promoted, and supported.

If you believe this opportunity is a good fit for you, apply and send us your CV. This could be the start of your new professional stage!

At Grupo Vall Companys, we promote equal opportunities and value diversity. All applications will be considered without distinction based on gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal condition.

Grupo Vall Companys is

Since 1956, we have developed a solid business model based on quality, innovation, traceability, and sustainability, with a clear commitment to growth and international expansion.

Our human team is a fundamental piece of this project. Therefore, we seek committed, proactive people who want to develop professionally alongside us.

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