Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

R&D and Quality Technician (Agrifood Industry)

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Our company is in constant evolution, and we are looking to incorporate a dynamic professional with organizational skills and a passion for the agrifood sector into our Quality and R&D team.

We are seeking a technical profile to get involved in both the development of new products and the maintenance of quality standards and the management of innovation projects.

1. Innovation and Development (R&D)
Comprehensive management of new product development projects.

Project planning and definition of the necessary recipes.

Preparation of samples at both the laboratory and pilot plant levels.

Performance of physicochemical analyses of products developed in the laboratory.

Preparation, shipping, and tracking of samples for clients.

Technical assistance and supervision during the first industrial productions.

2. Funded Projects and Approvals
Active participation and technical management of the company in funded R&D projects (conducting tests, writing technical reports, and attending consortium meetings).

Approval of raw materials and auxiliary materials through testing (laboratory/plant) and corresponding reports.

3. Legislation and Quality
Constant legislative review and development/revision of labels (preparation of legal text reports).

After receiving the corresponding internal training (or if you already have the experience), you will act as an Internal Auditor, performing the assigned audits within the company's quality system.

Minimum Education: Higher Technician Degree (FP 2) in Food Industry Processes and Quality, Canning, or similar.

A University Degree in Food Process and Product Innovation, Food Science and Technology, or similar technical fields will also be very positively valued (not essential if the candidate has the FP 2 and experience).

Residency: San Adrián or surrounding towns (maximum 25 km from the workplace).

Proactivity, technical rigor, ability to work in a team, and attention to detail.

Joining a solid company and a benchmark in the agrifood sector of the area.

Split-shift workday.

Competitive contractual conditions and economic remuneration, to be agreed upon based on the experience and value provided by the candidate.

View original advert (Spanish)

En nuestra compañía estamos en constante evolución y queremos incorporar a nuestro equipo de Calidad e I+D a un/a profesional dinámico/a, con capacidad organizativa y pasión por el sector agroalimentario.

Buscamos un perfil técnico que se involucre tanto en el desarrollo de nuevos productos como en el mantenimiento de los estándares de calidad y la gestión de proyectos de innovación.

1. Innovación y Desarrollo (I+D)
Gestión integral de proyectos de nuevos desarrollos de productos.

Planteamiento de proyectos y definición de las recetas necesarias.

Elaboración de muestras tanto a nivel de laboratorio como en planta piloto.

Realización de análisis físico-químicos de los productos elaborados en laboratorio.

Preparación, envío y seguimiento de muestras a clientes.

Asistencia y supervisión técnica en las primeras producciones industriales.

2. Proyectos Financiados y Homologaciones
Participación activa y gestión técnica de la empresa en proyectos de I+D financiados (realización de ensayos, redacción de informes técnicos y asistencia a reuniones de consorcio).

Homologación de materias primas y materiales auxiliares mediante la realización de pruebas (laboratorio/planta) e informes correspondientes.

3. Legislación y Calidad
Revisión legislativa constante y desarrollo/revisión de etiquetas (elaboración de informes de textos legales).

Tras recibir la formación interna correspondiente (o si ya aportas la experiencia), ejercerás como Auditor/a Interno/a, realizando las auditorías asignadas dentro del sistema de calidad de la empresa.

Formación mínima: FP 2 (Grado Superior) en Procesos y Calidad en la Industria Alimentaria, Conservería, o similar.

También valoraremos muy positivamente Grado Universitario en Innovación en Procesos y Productos Alimentarios, Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos, o ramas técnicas similares (no imprescindible si se cuenta con la FP 2 y experiencia).

Residencia: San Adrián o localidades colindantes (máximo a 25 km del puesto de trabajo).

Proactividad, rigor técnico, capacidad para trabajar en equipo y orientación al detalle.

Incorporación a una empresa sólida y referente en el sector agroalimentario de la zona.

Jornada a turno partido.

Condiciones contractuales y retribución económica competitiva, a convenir según la experiencia y valía aportada por el candidato/a.