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63 Jobs in Málaga

Spanish employers hire through formal channels; most contracts run full-year with siesta customs and the annual Paga Extra shaping the payslip.

Jobs by occupation in Málaga

• Software Development jobs in Málaga14
• Network and Systems Support jobs in Málaga6

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Questions

• Who can work in Spain?

  Spanish citizens and EU/EEA nationals can work freely; non-EU citizens require work permits and employer sponsorship. Residency documentation and a NIE (tax identification number) are standard requirements across sectors.

• What employment contracts exist in Spain?

  Standard contracts include permanent indefinite positions, fixed-term contracts (common for project work or seasonal roles), and temporary placements through agencies. Collective agreements often specify terms by sector.

• What are typical working hours?

  Full-time employment conventionally means 40 hours per week across five or six days. Sectoral agreements and individual contracts may adjust this; part-time roles are common in retail and hospitality.

• How does overtime work?

  Overtime is compensated through pay supplements or time-in-lieu, governed by collective agreements and labour law. The legal annual limit on extra hours is capped by statute.

• What happens during summer or holidays?

  Many businesses reduce operations in August; some close entirely. Statutory holiday entitlements are fixed by law, with additional days often negotiated in sector agreements.

• When and how does pay arrive?

  Salaries transfer monthly by bank account, typically mid-month or month-end depending on employer practice. Payslips itemize Social Security and tax deductions.

• What is the Paga Extra?

  The Paga Extra is an additional monthly salary paid twice yearly—typically in June and December—as a statutory bonus built into Spanish compensation. It appears on payslips across most employment.

• What documentation do employers request?

  Employers require CV, references, NIE number, proof of residency, and often a criminal background check. For regulated sectors, professional certifications or degrees are mandatory.

• Are there different rules for different sectors?

  Yes; collective bargaining agreements vary significantly by industry and region, setting hours, pay scales, and working conditions. Manufacturing, hospitality, and public service each have distinct frameworks.

• Can workers be dismissed easily?

  Permanent contracts offer legal protection; dismissal requires documented cause and often severance. Fixed-term contracts end on their set date without severance obligations.