Ulma
ULMA Group is a Spanish industrial conglomerate headquartered in Oñati, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1961 as a cooperative, ULMA operates across multiple business areas including construction solutions (formwork, scaffolding), packaging machinery, conveyor systems (handling), and agricultural solutions. The group is composed of several independent cooperatives under the ULMA umbrella, employing around 5,600 people and generating over €1 billion in annual revenue, with a strong international presence across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
ULMA has extensive operations and production facilities throughout Spain, with its headquarters and main R&D activities in the Basque Country. The company maintains a cooperative work culture rooted in the Mondragon model, emphasizing participation, innovation, and equal opportunities. With 21 open roles in Spain ranging from engineering to administration and technicians, they offer international hires the chance to work in a dynamic, engineering-focused environment with strong links to the Basque industrial ecosystem and opportunities for professional growth.
Company History
Founded in 1961 in the Basque Country, Spain, ULMA began as a manufacturing cooperative with a focus on construction and industrial solutions. Over the decades it has grown into a group of cooperative companies expanding into packaging, conveyor systems, and handling solutions, while maintaining strong roots in the cooperative movement. The company recently celebrated over 60 years of operation, weathering economic cycles and expanding both nationally and internationally.
For International Professionals
- For international applicants, knowledge of Spanish is highly recommended, as most roles are administrative or engineering positions in Spanish-speaking locations such as Mallorca and Zaragoza.
- The company is a cooperative, which means employees have the opportunity to participate in governance and decision-making, a unique feature for those coming from more traditional capitalist firms.
- Basque is prominent in the Basque Country, but Spanish is the primary language for work; English may be required for some engineering and international roles.
- Engineers and technical roles often involve travel or collaboration with global clients, as ULMA has significant international operations across Europe and Latin America.
- The company's cooperative structure typically provides strong job stability and a team-oriented environment, valuable for long-term relocation plans.
- The main headquarters and center of operations in Oñati are located within the Basque Country, which has its own culture and language (Basque), but Spanish is commonly used in the workplace.
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