Mercadona trolleys. Credit: rafa jodar, Shutterstock.
Mercadona is pressing ahead with its expansion in Portugal, offering hundreds of new jobs with some salaries reaching nearly €4,900 gross per month.
The Spanish supermarket giant has also unveiled a €290 million logistics hub and continues to open new stores across the country.
High-paying legal jobs on offer at Mercadona, Portugal
According to NIT, the highest-paid vacancies currently advertised by Mercadona include labour lawyers, who must hold a degree in labour and social security law and have sector experience. The role offers a permanent contract, a gross annual salary ranging from €45,637 to €69,280, plus allowances and annual bonuses.
Other positions available include financial analysts, cash flow managers, refrigeration technicians, and maintenance assistants. All vacancies are listed on Mercadona Portugal’s LinkedIn page.
New Mercadona supermarket in Matosinhos this October
Mercadona will open its latest Portuguese store on October 9 in São Gens, Matosinhos, at 3867 Rua de São Gens, with a sales area of 1,900 m². As Food Retail reports, the opening will create 65 permanent local jobs.
The new branch will feature wide aisles and the usual Mercadona sections including fishmonger, bakery, butcher, fruit and vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals. The chain has also highlighted the inclusion of energy-saving systems and collaborative tools for employees.
Mercadona already operates supermarkets in Lisbon, Porto, Loures, Penafiel, Fafe, Leiria and Palmela, with plans to eventually reach 70 stores nationwide.
€290 million Mercadona logistics centre in Almeirim
Alongside store openings, Mercadona has just inaugurated its largest logistics centre to date in Almeirim, representing a €290 million investment. The 120,000 m² facility, which began construction in 2022, serves all 63 Mercadona stores currently operating in Portugal.
The logistics hub has created 630 permanent jobs, with €7.2 million invested in training new hires. According to Mercadona’s official statement, the centre is equipped with 8,700 solar panels providing 25 per cent of its energy, a water reuse system saving 90,000 litres daily, and a rainwater collection system to protect local ecosystems.
Portuguese Finance Minister Manuel Castro Almeida praised the project during a recent visit, saying, “Investments like this are welcome, as they allow modernisation of the national economy, creating added value for the region, in this case in Almeirim.”
Meanwhile, Pedro Miguel Ribeiro, Mayor of Almeirim, described it as “a historic day for our municipality”, adding, “Mercadona is now the largest employer of the municipality.”
Mercadona’s rapid expansion is creating stable employment and strengthening supply chains, but it also raises questions. Can a foreign-owned chain dominating the Portuguese market be considered a success story for local communities or a threat to smaller retailers struggling to compete?
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