Europe Jobs for Foreigners: Fain Adds 100 Jobs in Madrid
Europe jobs for foreigners: lift maker Fain will invest €106m in a Rivas-Vaciamadrid factory and tech campus creating more than 100 skilled jobs.
EuropeIn brief
- Spanish lift maker Fain will invest €106 million in a new industrial and technology complex in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, near Madrid.
- The project will create more than 100 new skilled jobs.
- The 55,000 m² site includes factories, robotised warehouses, a tech campus and a 50-metre lift test tower.
- The first building is due in 2028, the tech campus in 2030 and the full complex in 2031.
| Country | Europe |
|---|---|
| Organization | Fain Ascensores (Grupo Fain) |
| Official source | Demócrata – Fain to invest €106 million in Rivas industrial complex ✓ democrata.es |
Engineers and technicians looking for Europe jobs for foreigners can add Madrid to their list. Family-owned Spanish lift maker Fain Ascensores will put €106 million into a new industrial, logistics and technology complex in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, just east of Madrid, creating more than 100 skilled jobs, Spanish media reported on 27 October 2026.
The new site will replace Fain's current plants in Vallecas and San Fernando and become the base for the group's growth in Europe.
Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Fain Ascensores (Grupo Fain) |
| Location | Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Madrid region, Spain |
| Investment | €106 million |
| New jobs | More than 100 qualified jobs |
| Site size | 55,000 m² |
| Current staff | More than 1,700 |
| Timeline | First building 2028, tech campus 2030, complete 2031 |
What will be built
- A 7,500 m² technology campus for engineering and research
- Two 10,000 m² industrial buildings for manufacturing and logistics
- A 50-metre test tower to try out new lifts
- Fully robotised logistics, solar power and a goal of net-zero energy use
Fain says the plant could raise output from about 1,500 lifts a year to as many as 20,000.
Which jobs to expect
The complex will bring together manufacturing, corporate engineering, R&D, training, a remote service centre and central purchasing. That points to openings for:
- Mechanical, electrical and electronic engineers
- R&D and software specialists for lift control systems
- Production and robotics technicians
- Logistics and purchasing staff
- Lift installation and service trainers
Fain has not published salaries or a hiring timetable. Most new roles are likely to be filled as the buildings open from 2028.
Working in Spain as a foreigner
EU and EEA citizens can work in Spain without a permit. People from outside the EU usually need a job offer from an employer willing to support their work authorisation, so focus on highly skilled roles where you bring hard-to-find experience. Spanish is very useful for most posts.
How to apply
Fain posts vacancies on its official Work with us page. You can apply for current roles now and send your CV so you are on file when the Rivas hiring begins.
What it means for job seekers
- This is a long-term project. The biggest hiring wave will come closer to 2028–2031.
- Lift and escalator skills travel well. Experience here is valued across Europe and the Gulf.
- Engineers with automation knowledge will be in demand at a robotised site.
- Learn Spanish now if you want to stand out.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will Fain create in Madrid?
More than 100 new qualified jobs at its new complex in Rivas-Vaciamadrid.
When will the Fain Rivas complex open?
In phases: the first industrial building in 2028, the technology campus in 2030 and the full site by 2031.
What types of jobs will there be?
Work will cover manufacturing, engineering, R&D, training, remote service, purchasing and logistics.
How can I apply to Fain?
Through the official 'Work with us' page on fain.es, which lists current vacancies.
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