To work at TMB Barcelona, you should check the official vacancies published by Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona. The organisation advertises recruitment processes for bus, metro, technology, operations and other roles, each with its own reference and application deadlines, which must be observed.
Unlike a general CV database, each recruitment announcement may set out different terms, documentation, requirements and stages. Here, we explain how to check whether a recruitment process is still open and how to organise your application.
Check the deadlines: TMB’s portal distinguishes between vacancies marked Open and Closed. A vacancy being visible does not necessarily mean you can still apply.
How to apply for a job at TMB Barcelona
The recommended approach is to check TMB Barcelona’s official careers website and follow the instructions for each vacancy. Vacancies, requirements and deadlines may change without notice.
- Visit the official careers section and select the area or location you are interested in.
- Check that the position is open and review the requirements, duties, working hours and application deadline.
- Tailor the professional profile in your CV to the position without claiming skills you do not have.
- Complete the form or application by following the employer’s instructions.
- Keep the recruitment reference and follow up on communications through official channels.
If you need to improve your document before applying, read how to write a CV. It is not advisable to include identity documents, bank details or sensitive information that is not needed at the first stage.
Official careers website and vacancies
Official careers website: view opportunities at TMB Barcelona. Always check that the role is in the country and area where you want to work. An active careers website does not mean there are vacancies in your city right now.
Kurriku is an independent information website: it does not recruit staff, accept CVs on behalf of the company or confirm whether a vacancy is still open. The definitive requirements are those published by the organisation for each recruitment process.
What jobs does TMB Barcelona offer?
There are a variety of teams and professional levels. The following are areas presented by the organisation or related to its activities; they should not be taken as a list of vacancies that are always open:
- Bus: driving, operations and mobility support roles when specific recruitment processes open.
- Metro: operations, automated lines, maintenance and specialist railway roles.
- Technical and engineering: facilities, telecommunications, networks and projects.
- Security, civil protection and health and safety: specific roles with their own requirements.
- Legal services, administration and management: specialist recruitment depending on the vacancies advertised.
Requirements for working at TMB Barcelona
There is no single set of requirements that applies to every vacancy. When choosing a position and preparing your application, pay particular attention to the following:
- Check the vacancy reference and exact closing date.
- Review any essential driving, technical training or qualification requirements, where applicable.
- Check whether work experience, languages or availability to work certain hours are required.
- Follow the application process and format specified in the vacancy notice; do not send documents through channels that are not listed.
- Keep proof of submission and check communications about the status of the process.
The required education, languages, experience, licences and skills are those listed in the official job description. Do not rely on expired adverts or conditions for a different role.
Can you work at TMB Barcelona without experience?
TMB also advertises internship opportunities. These are separate from recruitment for jobs, and their conditions may be linked to studies and training agreements. They should not be confused with permanent vacancies or driver recruitment processes.
If you do not yet have work experience, you can give more prominence to your education, vocational training, internships, projects, languages and skills that you can demonstrate. A clear CV is more useful than claiming abilities without examples.
How to check open and closed vacancies
TMB’s vacancies page lists recruitment processes with reference numbers. Check the status label and application deadline before gathering your documents. Closed processes may remain visible for information, but they are not open vacancies.
If a vacancy has closed, check for new listings instead of sending your CV to a general email address. TMB also has a section on the status of recruitment processes and an archive of vacancies.
Working on buses and the metro
Bus driving jobs may require specific licences and qualifications; metro roles include operational and technical profiles with different conditions. Do not treat the requirements for a previous vacancy as a universal rule for the next one.
When preparing your CV, include experience in transport, customer service, operational safety or maintenance only if it is genuine and relevant to the role.
Internships and training programmes at TMB
The Work and Training section has separate areas for job and internship vacancies. If you are studying, check which programmes are open, their enrolment requirements and their duration.
An internship can be a first introduction to mobility and transport, but it does not guarantee a job afterwards.
Pay and working conditions at TMB Barcelona
Pay conditions vary by group company, job category, working hours, shifts and contract. Figures from an older recruitment process may not apply to a new one. When assessing a vacancy, check its terms and any applicable employment documents; do not assume that driving, management and maintenance roles have the same pay.
It is also important to compare the working hours and schedule with your travel options and other commitments. If the advert does not state a salary figure, ask about the conditions as the recruitment process progresses rather than relying on estimates from unofficial websites.
How to prepare a CV for TMB Barcelona
Your CV should match the advertised role. Applying for an operational position, a management role or a student programme calls for different information. This final check can help before you submit your application:
- Note the vacancy reference and closing date.
- Check the legal requirements and licences specified in the relevant vacancy notice.
- Review your documents before submitting them through the specified channel.
- If there are tests, prepare only using the official syllabus and criteria for that process.
- Clearly distinguish between jobs, internships and historical recruitment notices.
If the application process allows you to attach an additional explanation, you can read our guide to writing a cover letter. The letter should give specific reasons why you are interested in the vacancy, rather than simply repeating your entire CV.
Frequently asked questions about working at TMB Barcelona
Where are TMB job vacancies advertised?
On TMB’s official job vacancies page, with reference numbers, dates and status information.
Can I submit my CV if there are no open vacancies?
You must follow the portal’s instructions for each recruitment process; do not assume that a speculative application can replace a vacancy notice.
What do I need to work on the Barcelona Metro?
It depends on the role: operational, technical and maintenance vacancies have different requirements.
Does TMB offer internships?
Yes, it has a dedicated internships section in Work and Training.
Other companies where you can look for work
You can broaden your search with Working at EMT Madrid, Working at Renfe or by visiting the Kurriku company directory. Focus on companies and roles that genuinely match your experience or education rather than sending the same application indiscriminately.
Official sources and checking vacancies
We used careers websites and company documentation to update this guide. Vacancies, salaries, terms and deadlines may change. Before submitting a CV, check the company’s information and the date of the job advert.
