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On-site in Santa Cruz de Tenerife·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
- Education
- Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)




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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Degree, Bachelor's, Diploma, or FPII (preferably in branches of Chemistry, Biology, Food Science and Technology, Analysis and Control, or related fields).
Fluent level of conversational English.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in similar positions in an industrial laboratory or quality control.
Knowledge of physico-chemical and microbiological analysis techniques, as well as food safety and occupational risk prevention regulations.
The role
Your mission will be to ensure food quality and safety in our processes through the execution of established analytical, microbiological, and physico-chemical controls, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, occupational risk prevention, and the correct maintenance of laboratory equipment.
What you'll do
Know and apply the company's quality and food safety, environmental, and risk prevention policies, as well as the procedures and instructions associated with its activity.
Comply with the standards and instructions established regarding occupational risk prevention, ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.
Manage the waste generated as a consequence of the development of their activity.
Perform the analytical controls of the Surveillance Plan.
Perform physico-chemical and/or microbiological analyses under the demand and supervision of the Laboratory Manager.
Carry out the sampling proposed in the plans established on a daily basis.
Maintain laboratory equipment and materials in perfect working condition and report on the need for replacement.
Perform the most basic adjustments and/or calibrations of the analysis equipment according to the Calibration Plan.
Inform process managers of analytical results that are out of specification.
About Mahou San Miguel
Mahou San Miguel is Spain's leading brewer and one of the largest in Europe, with a portfolio that includes iconic beer brands such as Mahou Cinco Estrellas, San Miguel, Alhambra, and Solán de Cabras water. The company operates multiple production plants and distribution centers across Spain, employing thousands of people in brewing, logistics, and commercial roles. As a family-owned business with a strong domestic market presence, it also exports to over 70 countries, making it a significant player in the global beverage industry.
With its headquarters in Madrid, Mahou San Miguel has a deep-rooted presence throughout Spain, with offices and facilities in cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and many others. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, commitment to sustainability, and innovation in areas like AI and data science, as evidenced by recent roles in machine learning and generative AI. For international professionals, Mahou San Miguel offers a unique opportunity to work in a traditional yet forward-looking Spanish company, with roles ranging from logistics and operations to tech and data, though most positions require Spanish language proficiency.
- Industry
- Beverages
- Founded
- 1890
- Employees
- 3,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Burgos and 14 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Mahou San Miguel is headquartered in Madrid, offering a central location for professionals interested in living in Spain's capital.
- The company has a strong presence across Spain, with production plants and distribution centers in cities like Burgos, Lleida, and Málaga, providing opportunities in various regions.
- While most roles are in Spanish, the company is investing in data science and AI, creating opportunities for international tech professionals.
- As a leading Spanish brand, working at Mahou San Miguel offers deep insight into Spanish consumer culture and the beverage industry.
- The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation, with initiatives in water management and renewable energy.
In their own words
About the company & team
Diversity, key to our strategy Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity has been present since our birth in 1890. Our vision, in this sense, is to "build the future through the sum of unique people, actively promoting diversity as a source of wealth in society". That is why this offer is directed at any person who meets the requirements demanded for the position, regardless of their characteristics.
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