This page includes a list of any available job vacancies in Mojacar in the Almeria province of Spain as well as tips and advice on where to find Mojacar jobs 2011 2012.
Article Highlights:
- About Mojacar
- Living in Mojacar
- Working in Mojacar for English Speakers
- Where to Find Jobs in Mojacar
- Popular Types of Work and Job Vacancies
- Where to Find Jobs in Mojacar
- Summer Jobs in Mojacar 2012
- Part-Time Work and Jobs in Mojacar
ABOUT MOJACAR
Mojacar on the Costa de Almeria is made up of two very different parts; the traditional hilltop village of Mojacar Pueblo and the modern beach resort of Mojacar Playa.
The traditional village of Mojacar Pueblo is certainly not where you’re going to find work and jobs however if you are going to live in this area then at least you can appreciate the pretty village which is very traditional and comes with steep, narrow streets with white washed houses.
On the positive side, at least with Mojacar Pueblo being very much a tourist attraction, this does create more possibilities for jobs in the surrounding area such as in hotels and bars.
Mojacar really became well known as a tourist destination from the 1960s when many artists and writers began to live here. The resort of Mojacar Playa still retains much of the influence of culture from these people despite it being an extremely popular beach resort.
Mojacar Playa is full of the usual facilities and amenities that you would expect from a holiday resort. There is a wide range of restaurants offering different types of cuisine such as Chinese, Mexican, Indian, English and of course traditional Spanish.
There there are plenty of discos, clubs, bars and pubs which offer the best opportunities for jobs for English-speaking people.
Mojacar has a large British and Irish expat community and so there are plenty of British themed bars and pubs. Mojacar Playa also has a commercial centre with shops, restaurants, banks, supermarket and medical centre. The tourist information centre is situated opposite the shops.
Mojacar Tourist Information:
Address: Plaza Nueva, 04638 Mojácar Almería
Telephone: +34 950 47 51 62
Mojacar’s busiest beaches are Playa del Cantel and Playa de la Cueva del Lobo. There are plenty of activities available here including scuba diving, windsurfing, fishing and sailing. There are some lovely quieter beaches just outside the resort, especially in the direction of the Cabo de Gata national park to the south.
Getting to Mojacar is easy. You can fly into either Almeria airport 45 miles to the west or to the north there is San Javier Murcia airport or Alicante airport.
Below is a map of Mojacar:
LIVING AND WORKING IN MOJACAR
When you are looking for jobs in Mojacar you also need to consider other factors apart from things such as working conditions and rates of pay, such as:
Is Mojacar one of the best areas to move to in Spain?
What is the quality-of-life like living in Mojacar?
What is the cost of living like in Mojacar?
There are definite pros and cons of living and working in Mojacar.
Mojacar is a beautiful area with clean sandy beaches and many amenities and facilities. In terms of quality of life Mojacar is certainly a great place to live and work.
The size of the resort does mean there are good opportunities for your typical tourist related jobs in bars, pubs, restaurants, hotels etc. however Mojacar is not the biggest town and this is where the disadvantages come into play.
There is very much a limited opportunity for jobs outside the tourist sector for example your health care jobs, professional jobs etc.
Being such a small town you may find yourself very much limited by employment opportunities. If for example you go to the big cities and towns in Spain such as Malaga and Alicante you will have far more choice and variety in seeking out jobs and work.
It’s also a question of lifestyle too. Mojacar is a lovely laid-back beach resort and that will suit many people who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Being such a small place it does mean that everybody will tend to know each other and so you may find the gossipy nature of Mojacar where everybody knows each others business and scandals somewhat tiresome after awhile.
For alternatives look to the smaller and quieter resort nearby for jobs in Garrucha. which is part of our main section on Costa Almeria jobs.
WHERE TO FIND WORK IN MOJACAR JOBS 2012
Jobs in Mojacar can be found by the usual means of internet, radio, newspaper, word of mouth etc. Try looking in the classified jobs section in expat newspapers such as The Reader.
Word-of-mouth is probably the best source of jobs and for that you actually have to be in Mojacar making contacts. For example asking around in the local bars and cafes where expats hangout. This is especially true if you are looking for tradesmen jobs.
Our website also lists job vacancies in Mojacar and if you happen to be an employer who is searching for people then please list your job vacancies here for free. If you are looking for jobs in Mojacar, why not add your e-mail address to our email mailing list so should any situations vacant arise, we can send you an e-mail job alert to let you know.
There are a great deal of people competing with you to find Mojacar jobs including many immigrants from Northern Africa and Eastern Europe. Expect many jobs to be paid cash in hand at very low rates of pay. If you are extremely fortunate you will find the job which comes with an official contract enabling you to benefits and state medical care.
All the job in Spain 2012 that we know of are listed as soon as we get them on our latest jobs in Spain page. We also offer jobs wanted in Spain free listings.
TOURIST JOBS IN MOJACAR
As Mojacar is a major tourist destination you will find many openings and and job vacancies in the catering trades such as for cooks, waiters, waitresses, dishwashers, bar jobs, hotel jobs, drivers etc. Of course many of these jobs are seasonal in nature and are best for people searching for summer jobs in Mojacar.
Unquestionably, bar jobs in Mojacar are the most common type of job available.
The tourist season here runs from April through to the end of September. These jobs are very popular because only a limited knowledge of Spanish is all that is usually required. Unfortunately many of these jobs will be only available on a part-time basis.
Mojacar’s popularity as a tourist destination also means there are transport related jobs such as driving jobs in Mojacar i.e. coach driving jobs, van drivers and driving people to the airport and back as well as related driving jobs such as taxi jobs, HGV jobs, warehouse and logistics.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN MOJACAR
An alternative to searching for a job is to create one yourself by becoming self-employed in Spain. If you have a trade or an idea that you think could be a great business idea then there are plenty of expats in Mojacar who surely could be potential customers and who would use your service. In this way you use your skills to find your own work and create your own job thereby not relying on anyone else. In Spain this is known as becoming an ‘automono’ or you can set a company but be aware that you will need to pay high monthly compulsory social security contributions as well as VAT or IVA which is due from the first Euro and on every Euro you earn. The social security could be in excess of 200 Euros every month but it does give you and your family free access to the Spanish National Health Service.
POPULAR JOBS IN MOJACAR SPAIN – WORK IN MOJACAR
Back to our expat theme, many jobs are also possible in the real estate or property area. There are good possibilities for finding jobs for property lettings and sales will grow increasingly you will need to be fluent in a number of different languages and of course many of these jobs are paid on a commission basis.
Cleaning jobs in Mojacar are popular because they require no language skills, no training and of course there are many villas and apartments being let out to holidaymakers throughout the year. Another spin-off in this sector are supplying services to these properties such as swimming pool cleaning, gardening and general maintenance.
Other ways to earn money in Mojacar are to offer taxi type services driving people back and forth to the airports.
Another popular type of job are sales jobs in Mojacar. These commission only type positions tend to be for timeshares, property sales, villa painting, selling advertising space and other sales services such as telemarketing.
A good way to find work before you move out to Spain is to look for jobs as an au pair or babysitter.
Other typical jobs you are likely to find would be Mojacar jobs that cater to the large expat population in Mojacar and the surrounding area, these include: hairdressing jobs, shop jobs, driving jobs, removals, restaurant jobs, health fitness and beauty related jobs, pet care jobs, computer services, business services such as graphic design, computer repair, insurance sales positions and customer service jobs.
There are few management jobs in Mojacar, few marketing jobs, legal jobs, education jobs, media jobs, office jobs or executive jobs in Mojacar for professional people although there are some secretarial and administrative positions working for companies such as legal and financial companies. You also won’t find many care or nursing jobs available in Mojacar.
Anyone searching for vacancies and IT jobs in Mojacar (IT stands for information technology) also will find very few opportunities available.
JOBS IN MOJACAR TEACHING ENGLISH – ENGLISH JOBS IN MOJACAR
There are opportunities in teaching English to Spanish people who naturally see speaking English as an advantage with so many British people living in the area, so they can be able to speak some English for their businesses and trades. This work naturally is pretty patchy will probably need to be supplemented by earnings elsewhere. It would also help if you have teaching qualifications such as the internationally recognised TEFL.
CONSTRUCTION JOBS IN MOJACAR – JOBS IN MOJACAR FOR TRADESMEN
Construction and building jobs in Mojacar are one of the best ways of being able to move to Spain and find a job. This is due to the large amount of expats who live in and around Mojacar. People like to be able to clearly convey what work they want done on their apartment, townhouse or villa and so they prefer to deal with tradesmen who can speak English. If you are a tradesmen such as a builder, electrician, plumber, painter, tiler, plasterer, bricklayer, labourer or another construction-type worker then you are likely to find jobs in Mojacar although wages are fairly low at about €80-€100 a day compared to the UK, although for Spain this is very good.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING JOBS IN MOJACAR
Other typical jobs you are likely to find would be jobs that cater to the large expat population in Mojacar, these include: pool cleaners, translators, beauty therapists, interior designers, singers, dancers, entertainers, gardening jobs, villa cleaning jobs, bar jobs and bar work, hairdressing jobs, shop assistants, cashiers and retail work in English and British goods shops, graduate jobs, taxi service, driving jobs including removals, restaurant jobs such as chefs, waiters and waitresses, part-time jobs, fitness jobs, beautician jobs, pet care jobs, personal trainers, health care assistants, voluntary jobs at charity shops, computer services, business services such as graphic design, computer repair, contractors, babysitting, nanny jobs, au pair jobs, child care jobs, carer jobs, housekeeping, finance jobs, security jobs, accounting jobs, mechanics, insurance sales positions, hospitality jobs, customer service jobs, there are many English newspaper and magazines requiring writers and sales jobs in Spain etc – we hope this list gives you some idea of the types of jobs in Mojacar Spain that are the most likely possibilities when you are job searching.
If you are an employer who is searching for staff, please contact us with any job vacancies you wish to fill in Mojacar and we will list them for free.
Below we have a video showing Mojacar: