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250 Jobs in Madrid

Spanish employment centres track worker availability through the electronic Fichaje system from the start of each month.

Jobs by occupation in Madrid

• Software Development jobs in Madrid28
• Account Managers and Executives jobs in Madrid16
• Retail Sales and Service jobs in Madrid14
• Business Analysis jobs in Madrid13
• Customer Service Representatives jobs in Madrid11
• Network and Systems Engineering jobs in Madrid9
• IT Managers jobs in Madrid9
• Marketing Specialists jobs in Madrid9
• Data Analysis and Mathematics jobs in Madrid7
• Marketing Managers jobs in Madrid7
• Operations Managers jobs in Madrid7
• General Managers jobs in Madrid7
• Network and Systems Support jobs in Madrid6
• Project and Program Managers jobs in Madrid6

Jobs by city in Spain

• Barcelona253
• Valencia91
• Málaga63
• Zaragoza44
• Alcúdia32
• Bilbao31
• Palma29
• Valladolid26
• Murcia25
• Santa Cruz de Tenerife22
• Alicante21
• Durango17
• Gijón16
• Sevilla16
• Tres Cantos16
• A Coruña15
• Toledo15
• Getafe15
• Can Pastilla14
• Pontevedra14
• Logroño13
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria13
• Adeje12

Questions

• Who can work in Spain?

  EU and EEA citizens have unconditional work rights; non-EU nationals require a work visa and employment contract approved by provincial labour authorities before arrival. Family members of EU citizens may also be eligible under residency regulations.

• What employment contracts do Spanish employers use?

  Employers offer contratos indefinidos (permanent, open-ended) or contratos temporales (fixed-term, typically renewable). Seasonal work uses contratos de obra y servicio tied to specific projects. Contract terms, salary, and hours must be stated in writing before employment begins.

• What are standard working hours in Spain?

  Full-time work is typically 40 hours weekly, often split across five days with a long midday break. Hours are tracked through workplace Fichaje systems; any work beyond the weekly total counts as overtime.

• How does overtime work in Spain?

  Overtime hours must be compensated through additional pay or time off at rates set by collective agreements. Employers cannot systematically require overtime; it must be voluntary except in emergencies.

• What deductions appear on Spanish paychecks?

  Seguridad Social (Social Security) contributions, personal income tax (IRPF), and union fees if applicable are deducted monthly. Employers pay matching Social Security contributions separately. Workers receive payslips itemising all deductions.

• What documentation do employers ask for?

  Spanish employers require a valid ID or passport, proof of residency (empadronamiento), NIE tax identification number, and completion of health and safety induction. Non-EU workers must provide work authorisation.

• How is the working year structured in Spain?

  The calendar year runs January to December with statutory holidays including New Year, Epiphany, Labour Day, and Christmas. Many sectors observe sector-specific holiday calendars; negotiated vacation days are typically two to three weeks annually.

• How do workers receive payment in Spain?

  Monthly salary is paid via bank transfer on a fixed date set in the contract. Payment must be documented with a nomina (payslip) detailing gross salary, deductions, and net amount.

• What are collective agreements and do they affect hiring?

  Collective bargaining agreements (convenios) set minimum wages, hours, and conditions by sector or region. Most employers follow applicable sectoral agreements; individual contracts cannot offer worse terms than the collective agreement.

• Can workers refuse shifts or hours in Spain?

  Working hours must be specified in the contract; substantial changes require agreement. Refusing assigned hours may breach contract terms, but workers cannot be required to work illegal overtime or unsafe conditions.