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On-site in Terrassa·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)
Our summary
- Hours
- Jornada intensiva all year · Rotating shifts
- Work mode
- On-site, Terrassa
- Contract
- Fixed-term, full-time hours
- Spanish
- Fluent
- Other languages
- Catalan
- Education
- Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)






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No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum studies: Intermediate Vocational Training in Automotive Engineering
- Minimum experience: 1 year in a similar position
Languages
- Good level of Catalan and Spanish
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Full-time temporary contract to cover medical and paternity leave with the possibility of remaining with the company
- Contract duration: between 3 and 6 months
- Rotating morning and afternoon shifts
- Full-time schedule
- Salary according to collective bargaining agreement
The role
Avanza needs to hire mechanical and/or electromechanical maintenance personnel to service urban buses in Terrassa, Barcelona, in the categories of Second-class Skilled Tradesperson and/or First-class Skilled Tradesperson, with a temporary contract to cover medical and paternity leave, with the possibility of continuity within the company.
What you'll do
• Collaborates in performing fault or breakdown diagnosis and their repair alongside the first-class skilled tradespeople of each specialty.
• Collaborates in the verification and control of the mechanical, electrical, and electronic operating systems of the bus.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance (oil changes, brakes, wheel changes, injectors, mirrors, light bulbs, fuel system, engine cooling, among others).
• Performs periodic inspections of the bus fleet.
• Performs basic repairs: mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical.
• Repair and/or replacement of timing belts and clutches.
• Select the machines, implements, tools, and safety equipment necessary to carry out maintenance processes.
• Locates and diagnoses faults or breakdowns and repairs them, using electronic systems and vehicle fault detection computer programs to detect them.
• Analyzes the information supplied by diagnostic equipment, comparing it with the specifications provided by the manufacturer to determine the maintenance and repair process.
• Selects repair processes by interpreting the technical information included in manuals and catalogs.
• Selects the machines, implements, tools, and safety equipment necessary to carry out maintenance processes in the electromechanics area.
• Repairs assemblies, sub-assemblies, and elements of the vehicle's mechanical systems, using the repair techniques prescribed by the manufacturers.
About Avanza
Avanza is a leading passenger transport company in Spain, operating urban and intercity bus services across the country. Part of the larger Mobility ADO group, it manages public transport networks in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Vigo, and Salamanca, along with regional services in the Basque Country and other areas. The company is a key player in Spain's mobility sector, with a strong focus on providing reliable and efficient public transportation solutions.
Avanza has a significant presence throughout Spain, with offices and operational hubs in numerous cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Vigo, and Salamanca. The company offers a wide range of job opportunities, from bus drivers and mechanics to administrative and technical roles, making it a relevant employer for international professionals seeking to work in Spain's transport industry. With a commitment to safety and service quality, Avanza provides a stable work environment and opportunities for career growth in the public transport sector.
- Industry
- Passenger Transport
- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza and 17 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Avanza operates in multiple Spanish cities, offering opportunities for relocation to various regions, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Zaragoza.
- The company provides roles for bus drivers, mechanics, and administrative staff, with many positions requiring Spanish language skills.
- As part of the Mobility ADO group, Avanza offers stability and potential for career development within a large international transport network.
- The company is involved in public transport services, which are essential to Spanish cities, ensuring steady demand for its services.
- Some roles, such as drivers, may require a valid Spanish driving license (permiso D) and professional qualifications.
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