SGS, the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company operating in over 115 countries with 99,500 professionals, is hiring a Food Safety Auditor in Dubai, UAE. This important role ensures the most timely and accurate onsite food safety audits and training sessions as per client requirements. You will conduct onsite audits, train new auditors, manage client technical requirements, support KPI achievement, and uphold SGS’s globally renowned standards of quality, compliance, and food safety excellence across the UAE.
About SGS — World Leader in Testing, Inspection & Certification
Company: SGS — World’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company for over 145 years
Global Reach: 2,500+ laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries worldwide
Team: 99,500 dedicated professionals delivering Swiss precision and accuracy globally
Services: Food safety auditing, inspection, certification, training, and compliance management
Values: Quality, compliance, sustainability — and the highest standards in every engagement
Why Join SGS as Food Safety Auditor in Dubai?
Global Brand: Work for the world’s most trusted Testing, Inspection and Certification company with a 145-year legacy
Technical Leadership: Lead onsite food safety audits, train new auditors, and act as Deputy Technical In-Charge for applicable schemes
Client Impact: Directly support clients in achieving the highest standards of food safety management system compliance
Career Growth: Access a global professional network, technical development, and senior auditor career pathways within SGS UAE
Position Overview
The Food Safety Auditor at SGS Dubai is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate onsite food safety audits and training activities in line with client requirements and SGS operational standards. This technical role covers a broad scope — from conducting onsite audits and preparing comprehensive audit files, training new auditors and back-office coordinators, verifying client management system requirements, acting as Deputy Technical In-Charge, performing inspections and damage surveys, conducting root cause analysis for client complaints, reviewing audit and sample analysis reports, and maintaining HSE policies and procedures. Strong technical knowledge of auditing procedures and food safety systems combined with excellent client communication skills are essential.
Why This Role Matters: As a Food Safety Auditor at SGS Dubai, you represent the world’s most trusted Testing, Inspection and Certification brand in every client engagement. Your audit findings, technical expertise, and food safety knowledge directly protect consumers, uphold regulatory compliance for client organisations, and maintain the global standard of quality that SGS has delivered for over 145 years. In Dubai’s dynamic and rapidly growing food industry, your work as an SGS auditor genuinely makes a difference to businesses, regulators, and consumers across the UAE and the wider region.
Key Responsibilities
Onsite Food Safety Auditing & Certification
- Conduct timely and accurate onsite food safety audits across client facilities in Dubai and the wider UAE, in full compliance with client and SGS requirements
- Prepare comprehensive, accurate, and well-structured audit files and reports for every completed client audit engagement
- Verify clients’ food safety management system requirements and ensure full compliance with applicable standards and certification schemes
- Act as Deputy Technical In-Charge for applicable food safety certification schemes, ensuring technical accuracy and scheme compliance throughout
- Perform inspections and damage surveys as required by client engagements and the Operations Manager
- Review audit reports and sample analysis reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission
Auditor Training & Team Development
- Train new auditors and back-office coordinators — assessing and qualifying trainees to SGS standards and applicable food safety scheme requirements
- Review new client requirements and deliver targeted training sessions to auditors to ensure technical readiness and compliance
- Communicate office policies and new scheme requirements clearly to all auditors while actively fostering teamwork and a collaborative culture
- Support the professional development of the audit team through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous technical guidance
Client Support, KPI Management & Reporting
- Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the Food Safety Auditor role — optimising resource efficiency during audit planning and execution
- Provide technical and operational support to clients by addressing their requirements and integrating them into the audit coordination process
- Report to the Operations Manager on any deviations in job processing or execution, and any issues impacting administrative, operational, or financial performance
- Monitor business trends and support budget forecasting in line with Operations Manager direction and SGS business objectives
Quality, Root Cause Analysis & HSE Compliance
- Conduct structured root cause analysis for client claims and complaints related to audit scheduling and execution — identifying systemic issues and improvement opportunities
- Consolidate auditor inputs and update the Profiler database, ensuring all relevant technical information is shared with the Technical Manager for evaluation
- Promote and monitor effective risk management practices across all audit and inspection activities in line with SGS standards
- Maintain and update HSE policies and procedures — ensuring full implementation of HSE requirements in daily operations and halting any unsafe activity immediately
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- University degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of work-related experience as a food safety auditor in a professional auditing, inspection, or certification environment
- Solid technical knowledge of auditing procedures, food safety management systems, classification, and valuation
- Prior experience in auditing services — food safety, management system certification, or related inspection services — is a strong advantage
Essential Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of food safety auditing procedures, management system standards, and certification scheme requirements
- Excellent client communication and technical support skills — able to manage client relationships professionally and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Meticulous attention to detail in audit report preparation, database management, and documentation review activities
- Proactive approach to HSE compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across all auditing and operational activities
About SGS — 145 Years of Global Excellence
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, operating a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, SGS combines the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organisations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. In the UAE, SGS plays a critical role in supporting businesses across food safety, product testing, certification, and inspection — upholding the international standards that protect consumers and build trust in markets across the region.
Career Excellence: Join SGS Dubai and become part of the world’s most trusted quality, inspection, and certification network — where your food safety expertise will make a measurable difference for clients and consumers across the UAE every day.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Food Safety Auditors: With 3+ years of onsite food safety auditing experience in a TIC, certification, or food industry environment seeking a Dubai-based role
- Food Safety Certification Specialists: With FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, BRC, or similar food safety scheme auditing experience in the UAE or GCC region
- TIC Industry Professionals: With a background in inspection, auditing, or certification services and strong client management and technical reporting skills
- Food Safety Trainers: With experience training auditors and back-office teams on food safety standards, new scheme requirements, and audit procedures
- Quality & HSE Compliance Professionals: With food safety auditing credentials and a strong commitment to risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
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