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Food Safety Auditor - Santiago de Compostela

On-site in Santiago de Compostela·Full-time·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

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Nortempo

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Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

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Skills

Veterinary Medicine

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Biology, Food Engineering, or related degrees.
Experience in consulting, auditing, or food quality and safety management.
Knowledge and practical experience in the fishing sector and fishery products.
Knowledge of standards and norms such as IFS, BRCGS, HACCP, or other food safety systems.
Ability to manage clients and develop trusting commercial relationships.
Organization, planning, and project coordination skills.
High autonomy and results-oriented mindset.
Availability to travel and perform visits to clients in Spain and Portugal.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Joining a project with real possibilities for professional development.
Participation in relevant projects within the fishing sector and the food industry.
High level of autonomy and responsibility.
Possibility to influence the management and evolution of the consulting area.
Dynamic technical environment oriented towards excellence.
Economic conditions to be negotiated according to the experience and knowledge provided.

The role

At Nortempo Selección, we are looking for a Consultant - Food Safety Auditor to join a specialized project in the food sector, with a special focus on the fishing industry.

We are looking for a person with consolidated technical experience in food quality and safety, capable of combining client advisory, the execution of audits, and the coordination of consulting projects and teams.

What you'll do

To accompany companies in the fishing and food sectors in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of their quality and food safety systems, guaranteeing regulatory compliance and preparation for audits and certifications.

Additionally, you will participate actively in client management and the technical coordination of consulting projects.

Technical advisory to companies in the fishing and food sectors.
Implementation, maintenance, and auditing of systems based on standards such as IFS, BRCGS, HACCP, and other food safety management systems.
Preparation and support in internal and external audits and certification processes.
Identification of deviations, proposal of corrective actions, and follow-up of the same.
Management of client relationships and detection of new service needs.
Preparation and presentation of technical proposals.
Planning and coordination of consulting projects.
Supervision of the technical quality of the work performed and compliance with deadlines.
Provision of training and specialized technical support.

The following will be especially valued

Experience in canning companies, freezing companies, aquaculture, fish markets, or marketing or exporting companies of fishery products.
Knowledge of national and European food legislation.
Experience in traceability, labeling, supplier approval, and food crisis management.
Experience coordinating technical teams or consulting projects.
Knowledge of environmental management and sustainability applied to the food sector.

📍 Availability for travel and visits to clients in Spain and Portugal.

📩 If you have experience in food safety and are motivated to work closely with companies in the fishing sector, we want to meet you.

Hiring process

After you apply for a job, Nortempo's recruitment team reviews your profile and assesses your fit for the position; if your experience matches what the company is looking for, they contact you to move forward in the process 1 interview

Nortempo is a temporary employment agency (ETT): the final stages are set by the client company.
Applying and taking part in their recruitment processes is free; they never ask for payment or any financial consideration.
Even if the job closes, your profile stays in their talent community and they may contact you for new processes.

About Nortempo

Nortempo is a Spanish staffing and recruitment company specializing in industrial, logistics, healthcare, and administrative personnel. Founded in A Coruña, it operates across Spain, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to a wide range of sectors, including logistics, industry, healthcare, and retail.

For international professionals, Nortempo offers a direct entry point into the Spanish labor market, with a strong presence in Galicia and expanding operations across the country. The company's work culture is practical and field-oriented, and many roles (such as warehouse, transport, and industrial maintenance) are open to candidates with EU work authorization. While Spanish language skills are often required for client-facing roles, the company's scale and variety of positions make it a relevant option for those seeking operational work in Spain.