Mercadona is Spain's leading grocery retailer, operating a network of over 1,600 supermarkets across Spain and Portugal. As a dominant force in the Spanish retail industry, the company manages an extensive supply chain, a sophisticated logistics network, and a rapidly growing e-commerce platform, employing nearly 100,000 people.

Headquartered in Valencia, Mercadona is one of the country's largest private employers and is well-known for its policy of offering permanent contracts to all employees from their first day. For international professionals, the company offers diverse opportunities in logistics, engineering, and specialized technology roles within their IT division, though a high level of Spanish proficiency is generally required across all departments.

Founded in 1977 as a small butcher shop chain in Valencia, Mercadona was transformed by Juan Roig into a retail powerhouse. It revolutionized the Spanish market with its 'Always Low Prices' strategy and its focus on high-quality private label brands like Hacendado and Deliplus.

For international professionals

Offers permanent contracts (contrato indefinido) to all employees from the first day of employment.
Provides extensive internal training and a structured career development model for long-term growth.
While most roles require Spanish, their IT and digital transformation hubs in Valencia and Madrid hire for specialized technical skill sets.
Consistently ranked as one of the most stable and reputable employers in Spain according to Merco and other corporate barometers.

IMPULSA 2027 Internship Program - Valencia/València

Mercadona

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

IMPULSA is an internship program designed for university students in their final year of study who are looking to boost their professional development in the technological field.

What we offer

📅 Start: March

⌛ Duration: 3 months

🕒 Schedule: Mon to Fri from 8 am to 5 pm

🎓 Intake: 10-15 students

💰 Remuneration: €1,600/month

👨🏫 Mentorship: Guided by a tutor

🛠️ Real projects: Practical work from day one

📚 Continuous training: Constant learning

🏢 Get to know the company from the inside: 3 Offsites

What we ask of you

University education

Currently enrolled in the final year of a Degree in Computer Science / Telecommunications

Your day-to-day

🚀 You will learn by working on real projects that will allow you to apply your knowledge and acquire new skills.

👥 You will collaborate in a team, working alongside professionals who will guide and support you in your development.

💡 You will innovate constantly, having the opportunity to propose ideas and creative solutions.

🌱 You will experience continuous growth by receiving constructive feedback that will help you improve and reach your full potential.

First of all, we need you to...

Have a curious mind and a constant desire to learn
Face challenges with a positive attitude
Collaborate in a team to achieve common goals

Conditions

40 h/week

Aimed at final-year university students.

€1,600

View original advert (Spanish)

IMPULSA es un programa de prácticas diseñado para estudiantes universitarios en su último año de carrera que buscan impulsar su desarrollo profesional en el ámbito tecnológico.