Spain hires foreigners at scale in three engines — seasonal agriculture (strawberries, greenhouse vegetables, olives), tourist-season hospitality on the costas and islands, and construction. Spanish remains the door-opener: even A2 puts you ahead of most international applicants outside the tourist zones.
Seasonal programmes often bundle housing, and Spain's long-running agricultural recruitment agreements (notably with Morocco) make it one of Europe's most practised seasonal employers. Every listing links to the employer's official application channel.
Seasonal roles run on Spain's seasonal work visa with employer-organised batch applications timed to harvest calendars — apply 3–4 months ahead. Standard work permits require the employer to clear a labour-market test unless the occupation is in shortage.
Luxe Talent
Luxe Talent is Europe's leading luxury fashion and retail recruiter. Roles span Spain, Portugal and Italy in premium brands, boutiques and fashion houses.
Chef4You
Chef4You places internationally trained chefs and cooks in restaurants and hotels across Spain and the EU. Multiple levels from commis to head chef available.
Compass Group
Compass Group is the world's largest catering company, actively hiring chefs, kitchen assistants and food service workers for their Spanish and EU operations.
TUI Group
TUI Group is Europe's largest travel company hiring hotel staff, tour guides and resort workers in Spain, Germany and across Mediterranean destinations.
Meliá Hotels
Meliá Hotels International is one of the world's largest hotel groups. Actively hiring international staff for their Spanish and EU resorts, city hotels and business properties.
NH Hotel Group
NH Hotel Group operates 350+ hotels in Spain, Germany and across Europe. Hiring receptionists, F&B staff and housekeeping for international applicants with English.
Turijobs
Turijobs is Spain's leading tourism and hospitality jobs board. Submit your profile to be matched with hotels, resorts and restaurants across Spain's top destinations.
Michael Page
Michael Page Spain recruits finance, HR and administration professionals for multinationals and Spanish firms. Bilingual (Spanish/English) roles available across Madrid and Barcelona.
Ferrovial
Ferrovial is a global infrastructure operator managing airports, motorways and construction projects. Their Spanish HQ hires civil engineers, project managers and site supervisors.
Acciona
Acciona is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy. Their Spanish operations recruit civil engineers, construction workers and energy specialists.
Iberostar
Iberostar is one of Spain's largest hotel chains with 100+ resorts in the Balearics, Canaries, mainland Spain and the Mediterranean. Hiring international chefs, receptionists and animation staff.
Aena
Aena is the world's largest airport operator, managing 46 Spanish airports including Barajas Madrid and El Prat Barcelona. Hiring ground operations, logistics and passenger service staff.
G's Fresh
G's Fresh is one of Europe's largest fresh produce growers with farms in Spain and the UK. Hiring seasonal pickers, packers and agricultural workers with accommodation provided.
DomusVi
DomusVi is one of Spain's largest care home groups with facilities across Spain and France. Actively recruiting nurses, care assistants and physiotherapists internationally.
Sanitas
Sanitas is one of Spain's leading healthcare groups with hospitals, clinics and care homes. Hiring nurses, doctors and allied health professionals internationally with full registration support.
Iberostar Hotels
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts actively recruits for their Spanish Mediterranean resorts. Hiring chefs, waiters, animation staff and receptionists for summer and year-round positions.
DB Schenker Spain
DB Schenker Spain manages freight, air cargo and contract logistics across the Iberian peninsula. Hiring warehouse operatives, drivers and logistics coordinators at Spanish depots.
Grupo ACS
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Meliá Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International is Spain's largest hotel company with 380+ hotels. Hiring front desk, F&B and housekeeping staff internationally for Spanish and EU resorts.
Logista
Logista is Southern Europe's leading logistics company serving Spain, Italy, Portugal and France. Hiring warehouse workers, drivers and last-mile delivery operatives.
QuironSalud
QuironSalud is Spain's largest private hospital group with 50+ hospitals. Hiring internationally trained nurses, doctors and specialist healthcare staff with full registration support.
FCC Construcción
FCC Construcción is one of Spain's largest construction groups specialising in infrastructure, environmental and industrial projects. Hiring engineers and site workers for Spanish and EU projects.
Barceló Group
Barceló Hotel Group is one of Spain's top hotel companies with 270+ hotels worldwide. Hiring international chefs, receptionists and F&B professionals for Spanish resorts and city hotels.
Seur
Seur is Spain's leading express parcel delivery company. Hiring delivery drivers, depot sorters and last-mile logistics workers across Spanish cities and regions.
Sanitas Hospitals
Sanitas runs hospitals, dental clinics and care homes across Spain. Hiring nurses, physiotherapists and healthcare assistants for their expanding Spanish healthcare network.
Sacyr
Sacyr is a Spanish infrastructure and services group active across Europe and Latin America. Hiring civil engineers, road builders and construction project managers for EU projects.
Paradores
Paradores is Spain's national network of heritage hotels — castles, monasteries and manor houses. Hiring chefs, front desk staff and housekeeping for their unique Spanish properties.
Viamed
Viamed Salud is a growing Spanish private hospital and clinic group. Actively recruiting nurses, allied health professionals and medical specialists for their expanding hospital network.
Yes — especially seasonal agriculture, hospitality and construction. Spain runs structured seasonal recruitment (including long-standing programmes with Morocco) and tourist regions hire internationally every season.
Around the Spanish minimum wage — roughly €1,400 gross per month (annual pay splits into 14 instalments) — frequently with housing provided, which transforms the real value. Peak harvest overtime adds more.
For hospitality in tourist zones, English plus basics can suffice. For most other work, conversational Spanish (A2–B1) is expected — and it is the single fastest upgrade to your job options there.
Three to four months before the season: winter–spring for the Huelva berry season, late spring for summer hospitality, late summer for autumn olives and grapes.