If you are considering working at Talgo, it is worth checking its careers website before submitting your CV. The company develops and maintains railway equipment, so it has roles in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, logistics, quality and corporate functions.
In this guide, we explain where to find Talgo vacancies, how to apply, what profiles it looks for and how to prepare for an interview. We also explain why a salary figure or an individual opinion should not be taken as representative of all roles.
Official careers website: view Talgo's current vacancies. Kurriku does not represent Talgo and does not receive CVs on behalf of the company.
How to submit your CV to Talgo
The Talgo Talent section links to its careers platform. This is the right place to look for jobs and take part in recruitment processes.
- Open Talgo's careers platform.
- Search for available roles by job title or location.
- Open the job advert and read the responsibilities.
- Check the qualifications, experience, languages, working hours and work location required.
- Complete the relevant registration or application, and keep the communications about the process.
The company may open and close recruitment processes frequently. A fixed list of roles published in any guide is therefore no substitute for the vacancies on the platform.
What types of jobs are available at Talgo?
The company is involved in the design, manufacture and maintenance of trains. Roles vary depending on the project and facility.
Railway engineering and development
Technical vacancies may cover systems engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, communications, component design and the development of railway solutions. Read the specialism in each advert carefully.
Manufacturing and maintenance
Talgo advertises opportunities involving assembly, mechanical maintenance, electrical work, electronics and rolling stock repairs. These roles may require vocational education and training (FP), technical experience or specific certifications.
Logistics, quality and procurement
There may also be roles in warehousing, planning, procurement, metrology and quality control. Some positions combine technical tasks with the coordination of processes and suppliers.
Offices and digital transformation
The railway industry also needs professionals in IT, finance, project management, documentation, business development and other functions. Not every job involves working in a workshop or on trains.
Talgo Las Matas, Rivabellosa and other locations
The corporate careers website lists jobs at different facilities and in various cities. Locations may include Las Matas and Rivabellosa, but do not assume that a specific vacancy is still open.
Check each job advert to see where the work will take place and what availability is required. Some roles may be based at factories, maintenance centres or offices.
Requirements for working at Talgo
There is no single educational requirement for all roles. Requirements depend on the specialism and level of responsibility:
- For engineering roles, check the degree, master's degree or technical knowledge required.
- For maintenance roles, check the vocational education and training (FP), specialism and experience specified.
- For quality or logistics roles, consider the tools, regulations and processes required.
- For international roles or those involving technical documentation, check the language and mobility requirements.
It is best to include projects or tasks you have genuinely worked on in your CV rather than using a generic list of skills. You can improve its presentation with our guide to writing a CV step by step.
Does Talgo hire people with no experience?
Some vacancies may be aimed at experienced professionals, while others are for students, interns or entry-level candidates. The careers website has advertised internship schemes in technical areas.
Don’t confuse an internship opportunity with an ongoing vacancy. Check whether it requires a university agreement, specific studies or particular skills.
Talgo’s recruitment process
The process varies depending on the vacancy. After you submit your application, the company may contact candidates who meet the requirements and carry out any assessments needed for the role.
For a maintenance or engineering role, they may assess technical experience, safety awareness, teamwork or problem-solving skills. You should not assume that every interview involves the same number of assessments.
How much does Talgo pay?
There is no single salary at Talgo. An engineering role, a manufacturing job and an internship involve different duties and conditions. Pay may also vary according to working hours, length of service, location and additional allowances.
Don’t treat individual figures posted on forums as official information. If the vacancy does not specify pay, ask about gross salary, working hours and conditions during the recruitment process.
Reviews of working at Talgo
The work experience depends on the team, site, responsibilities and career stage. Third-party reviews are subjective accounts and should only be used as supplementary information.
When deciding, give more weight to verifiable details: the contract, site, hours, salary, duties and training opportunities described directly by the company.
Training, development and projects
On its careers page, Talgo highlights rail innovation, learning, diversity and collaboration. These principles describe its professional focus, but you should confirm specific development opportunities with the recruitment team.
The company works on high-speed rail and mobility solutions. Finding out which business areas are relevant to the vacancy can help you prepare useful questions for the interview.
Tips for preparing your application
- Identify the role’s specialism before submitting a generic CV.
- Prepare verifiable examples of projects, teams, machinery or technologies you are familiar with.
- Explain your individual contribution to team projects.
- Check the required location and availability.
- If you are applying for an internship, highlight your education, projects and technical skills.
- Include a brief cover letter only if the process allows it and it adds useful information.
Frequently asked questions about working at Talgo
Where can I submit my CV to Talgo?
Through its official careers portal, where current opportunities are listed.
Do I need to study engineering?
Not for every role. Talgo has positions in manufacturing, maintenance, logistics and other areas that may require different qualifications.
Does Talgo advertise vacancies in Las Matas?
This location appears in recruitment processes. Check current availability by filtering the careers portal.
Are internships available?
The company has advertised internship opportunities with specific requirements and, in some cases, university agreements. Check the available vacancies.
Can I find out the salary before accepting a job?
Yes. Ask about or review the conditions in the vacancy during the recruitment process, rather than relying on a general average.
Other railway companies to look for jobs with
If your background is related to trains, industry or sustainable mobility, also read our guide to working at CAF, and browse Kurriku’s company directory.
