Working at Jove Group
We invest in our people because we know that the future is built from within.
A Group to grow with
Being part of Jove Group means joining an industrial group with a presence in over 65 countries, operating across high-growth sectors and continually reinvesting in its capabilities and its people. It may not be the most high-profile name in the job market, but it is undoubtedly one of the most solid.
Five reasons to join the group
Projects with genuine technical requirements
At FJ and HTS, the work is anything but generic. They design and manufacture solutions for critical industrial environments: from hydraulic systems to safety seals for infrastructure projects, where standards are exacting and the margin for error is minimal. Every solution has a direct impact on how something important functions somewhere in the world.
International reach from the very start
The group’s presence in over 65 countries is not merely a statistic: it is part of the daily reality for many of its teams. Commercial professionals managing clients across multiple markets, technical specialists involved in projects with global deployment. For those who seek genuine international exposure in their careers, the group provides that context as a matter of course, not as an exception.
Continuing education and professional development
The group views training not as an added benefit but as a direct investment in its technical and commercial capabilities. Jove Group companies work with constantly evolving technology, and the group is committed to ensuring that its teams are always equipped for the challenge, whether for junior profiles or seasoned professionals who wish to remain at the cutting edge.
Stability and vision for the long term
In a job market where staff turnover has become the norm, Jove Group offers something different: the opportunity to build a solid career within a stable environment. As a family-run business, decisions are taken with a long-term perspective, free from the pressures of quarterly targets or external restructuring. Those who join us can genuinely look forward to staying and building something that endures.
A Close-Knit Culture with a Clear Structure
The size of the group offers the best of both worlds: the solidity of a company with decades of history and an international footprint, combined with the close-knit atmosphere of an organisation where people know one another and good work is recognised. No endless hierarchies, no bureaucracy to slow down what needs to move. A culture built over fifty years, with genuine roots, not just values on a wall.
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Building the Future Together
Production Operator
Department: Production
Location: Torrelavega
Job description
Job title
- Production Operator
Department
- Production
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the candidate’s experience and specialization, duties may include:
- Manufacturing and assembly of metal components and structures.
- TIG, MIG/MAG welding and other processes as required by production needs.
- Grinding, deburring, polishing, and surface finishing of stainless steel, aluminium, and carbon steel parts.
- Visual, dimensional, and geometric inspection of parts and assemblies.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and documentation.
- Detection and correction of manufacturing defects.
- Preparation of parts for painting or subsequent processes.
- Operation of hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
- Compliance with the company's quality, productivity, and safety standards.
- Collaboration in the continuous improvement of production processes.
Requirements for the position
- Collaboration in the continuous improvement of production processes.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Welding experience in TIG, MIG/MAG or similar processes is a plus.
- Experience in parts inspection and quality control is a plus.
- Training in Occupational Risk Prevention.
- Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to different production processes.
- Proactive attitude, sense of responsibility, and quality-oriented mindset.
We will particularly value
- Experience with stainless steel and aluminium.
- Current welding certifications.
- Proficiency with measurement and dimensional control equipment.
- Experience in high-quality aesthetic finishing.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing.
Purchasing Technician
Department: Purchasing
Location: Torrelavega
Job description
Job title
- Purchasing Technician
Department
- Purchasing
Mission
Develop a panel of approved suppliers and products with framework agreements and commercial contracts in place, enabling improved competitiveness (quality, cost, lead time and solution) across projects, while ensuring compliance with the objectives defined in the purchasing management plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with the objectives defined in the Purchasing Management Plan in terms of targets, cost, delivery times and quality.
- Provide internal clients (Commercial/Engineering) with pricing and lead time information.
- Ensure compliance with the budget targets set by the controller.
- Optimize the purchasing budget through analysis of equipment cost trends, monitoring of project budgets, achievement of savings and improvement of delivery lead times.
- Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery timelines.
- Conduct market prospecting to identify potential suppliers and products that improve pricing, lead times and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Manage suppliers in the event of any modification or non-compliance with agreed terms.
- Monitor KPIs and conduct periodic supplier evaluations.
- Manage the assigned supplier portfolio and report periodically to the Purchasing Director.
- Maintain and update the ERP system within the relevant area of activity, covering costs, commercial conditions and other data for assigned supplier and material accounts.
- Participate in supplier and product development, supplier qualification processes and R&D project monitoring.
- Negotiate commercial agreements in collaboration with the Legal Department.
Hard Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, pivot tables, Power BI, and similar tools.
- Experience with purchasing tools: ERPs, Expertis, SAP, etc.
Requirements for the position
Education (at least one qualification from those listed) | University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s level). Technical Engineering or Business Administration (ADE). |
Training Supplementary | Microsoft Office package. ERP systems. |
Work experience | Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a Purchasing Department within an industrial environment. Experience working with suppliers, preferably in the industrial sector. |
Languages | Intermediate to advanced level of English. |
Skills
| Proactivity and decision-making | Very advanced |
| Leadership and team management ability | Very advanced |
| Teamwork and cross-departmental collaboration | Very advanced |
| Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills | Advanced |
| Results orientation and continuous improvement mindset | Very advanced |
| Effective communication and influencing ability | Very advanced |
| Organization and planning | Advanced |
| Adaptability to change | Advanced |
Technical - Sales
Department: Sales
Location: Torrelavega
Job description
Job title
- Técnico Comercial
Department
- Sales
Key Responsibilities
- Contact with clients: shipyards primarily in Spain, South America, Australia, and Europe
- Management of commercial quotations and sales orders for marine valves and marine valve accessories. In addition, you will be involved in the management of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, as well as other types of equipment or similar commercial materials.
- Technical and sales support regarding the operation of equipment or products with the customers.
- Tracking of commercial offers
- Monitoring of ongoing projects
- Feasibility studies for the feasibility of new customers
Requirements for the position
Education (at least one qualification from those listed) | Engineering Nautical or Industrial Engineering Knowledge of advanced tools for sales management |
Work experience | 1-2 años trabajando en entornos industriales. |
Languages | Advanced |
Skills
A rigorous approach to work | Advanced |
Meticulous | Very advanced |
Organised | Advanced |
An eye for detail | Very advanced |
Responsible and consistent in the tasks to be carried out | Advanced |
Ability to learn quickly | Advanced |
R&D Engineer
Department: R&D
Location: Torrelavega
Job description
Job title
- R&D Engineer
Department
- R&D and certifications
Key Responsibilities
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of the product. This includes technical aspects, such as certifications, insulation requirements and other specifications that may be required or enquired about by the market
- Development of new products for sealing cables and pipes, in addition to the company’s standard range
- Involvement in the design, testing and certification of the product
- Collaboration with the marketing department on promotional activities once approved
- Training on the new product for OT and sales departments
Requirements for the position
Education (at least one qualification from those listed) | Technical engineering or Higher degree (Industrial, Automation, Electrical, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics or similar). Knowledge and proficiency in 3D design software (SOLID EDGE, SOLIDWORKS, etc.) Knowledge of programming will be valued |
Work experience | 1-2 años trabajando en entornos industriales. |
Languages | Advanced |
Skills
A rigorous approach to work | Advanced |
Initiative | Very advanced |
Organised | Advanced |
An eye for detail | Very advanced |
Responsible and consistent in the tasks to be carried out | Advanced |
Ability to learn quickly | Advanced |
Are you at the start of your career?
Jove Group maintains an active relationship with universities and vocational training centres and is committed to recruiting young talent as part of its growth strategy. If you are building your professional profile and looking for an environment where you can truly learn and get involved in projects of real significance, the group offers just that from day one.
Every year, we take on interns across the companies in our group. This is an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into how an industrial group with an international presence operates, to develop technical and professional skills in a real-world environment and, in many cases, to take the first step towards a permanent role. If you are studying engineering, international business, business administration or a related technical field and are interested in doing an internship with Jove Group, please send us your application.
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
The group is growing steadily. If there isn’t at the moment a vacancy that fits exactly with your profile, send us your CV and tell us briefly what you’re looking for. We’ll review it personally.