If you want to work at CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles), you can view opportunities and submit your application through its careers website. The company is involved in mobility projects and recruits technical, engineering, production, operations and support staff.
This guide explains how to submit your CV to CAF, what roles may be available, which requirements depend on the role, and how the company describes its recruitment process.
Official website: view jobs at CAF. Vacancies and their terms change; Kurriku does not manage applications.
How to submit your CV to CAF
The most direct route is through the CAF Talent section, which links to the corporate careers platform.
- Go to the official CAF careers portal.
- Search by keyword, location, country or job function.
- Read the job advert: responsibilities, requirements and workplace location.
- Open the application form and sign in or create a profile where required.
- Submit your information, then check the email account linked to your profile.
The platform has a talent pool where you can share your professional interests to receive information about relevant opportunities. If you need to review your document before submitting it, see how to prepare your CV.
CAF official careers website
The official address is jobs.caf.net. You can browse vacancies across the group and filter your search by area, location or experience. Some results are for companies or divisions other than CAF, so check the employer and workplace location carefully.
Areas of work at CAF
The CAF Talent website lists several professional fields:
Design and engineering
This includes specialisms involved in developing rail and mobility solutions, such as mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering, design, homologation and related disciplines, depending on current projects.
Technological innovation
CAF highlights areas such as communications, cybersecurity and technologies related to its products and services. Requirements may include specific qualifications, technical tools, languages and experience, depending on the role.
Operations, production and maintenance
Industrial operations involve professionals in manufacturing, quality, procurement, supply chain, testing and maintenance, among other functions. These roles have very different responsibilities and training requirements.
Skilled trades and corporate support
CAF also employs skilled tradespeople and professionals in customer relations, programme and project management, finance, administration, Human Resources and other cross-functional roles.
Working at CAF in Beasain or Zaragoza
CAF job searches often include locations such as Beasain and Zaragoza. However, do not assume that there is an open vacancy in every city. The reliable way to check is to use the location filter on the careers portal.
If you cannot find a suitable role in your area, check other available locations and consider whether you are able to relocate. Include this information in your CV only if relevant.
Requirements for working at CAF
There is no single general education requirement for all positions. A maintenance role, an engineering role and an administrative role may require different qualifications and experience.
- For technical roles, check the vocational education and training, specialism and certifications required.
- For engineering roles, check the qualifications, knowledge of tools and industry experience required.
- In operations and quality roles, pay attention to standards, safety, methods and shifts if they are mentioned in the job advert.
- For international roles, check the language requirements and geographical availability.
Do not claim skills you do not have just to get through a screening stage. It is better to describe your verifiable experience accurately.
CAF’s recruitment process
CAF publicly outlines an indicative four-stage process, which may vary by country or business area:
- Application review. Talent Acquisition assesses how well you match the role and communicates the status of your application.
- Initial conversation. If your profile is a potential match, you will discuss your experience, motivation and details of the role.
- Interviews with the hiring department. Your technical and organisational fit is assessed.
- Assessments and decision. Tests or reference checks may take place before the outcome is communicated.
The fact that these stages appear on the company website does not mean every application will go through exactly the same assessments. Read communications from the recruitment team carefully.
Can you get a job at CAF with no experience?
It depends on the vacancy. Some roles may be aimed at people with industrial experience or advanced engineering qualifications; others may be part of entry-level programmes, internships or early-career recruitment.
When looking for your first opportunity, use the experience filters and highlight internships, technical projects, vocational education and training, or jobs that demonstrate relevant skills.
How much does CAF pay?
Salary depends on the job category, employing company, location, responsibilities and individual terms. It is not reliable to state a single figure as the supposed salary across all of CAF.
If the job advert does not give a salary, ask about the salary range, working hours, shifts and additional payments at the appropriate stages of the process.
Training, innovation and working environment
In its careers section, CAF describes learning, collaboration and career development programmes, as well as a Talent Hub focused on continuous learning. These initiatives describe the company’s culture and should not be taken to mean that the same benefits apply to every job.
Third-party reviews can provide context, but they reflect individual experiences. They do not replace the collective bargaining agreement, the terms of your contract or information provided by the employer.
How to prepare for an interview at CAF
- Review CAF’s activities and the project or department advertising the role.
- Prepare specific examples of problem-solving, safety and technical collaboration.
- For an engineering role, explain your actual contribution to designs or projects.
- For an industrial trade role, organise verifiable certificates, training and experience.
- Prepare questions about the workplace, shifts, tools and team.
To present your profile clearly, you can supplement your CV with a short cover letter if the application allows it.
Frequently asked questions about working at CAF
Where do you submit your CV to CAF?
Through its official careers website, by selecting a vacancy or using the talent network.
Does CAF offer jobs outside Spain?
The portal lists international opportunities. Check the country, employing company and arrangement for each vacancy.
Do you need to be an engineer to work at CAF?
No. The company also describes roles in operations, trades, projects and support, among others.
How can you find out if there are jobs in Beasain?
Filter by town or location on the portal. Do not assume that a site has an open vacancy just because it exists.
What assessments are part of the recruitment process?
CAF describes a CV review, initial contact, interviews with the relevant department, and possible assessments or reference checks. The specific stages may vary.
Other companies in the rail sector
If you are interested in rail transport, you can also read the guide to working at Talgo and explore other options in the Kurriku company directory.
