Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Immingham

Metal Recycling Industry

Full-Time | Permanent

£40,000-£50,000

Reference: ASPLIV / QI-IM-DB1025

Are you a detail-driven individual with a keen eye for quality and a hands-on approach to problem solving?

We’re working in partnership with a UK-leading metal recycling business who are looking to appoint a Quality Inspector to join their busy operations team in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of sustainable recycling — ensuring that quality, safety, and compliance remain at the heart of operations.

Package Details:

• 06:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday – Must be able to work 1 week of Nights 18:00-06:00, every 4-5 weeks when vessels are being loaded.
• £40,000-£50,000 depending on level of experience.
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• Company pension

The Role:

As a Quality Inspector, you’ll be responsible for monitoring the quality of incoming and outgoing materials within a high-volume metal recycling environment. From checking merchant deliveries to overseeing vessel loading, you’ll play a key role in ensuring all materials meet the company’s strict quality and safety standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and isn’t afraid to get involved in day-to-day yard operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and assess the quality of incoming merchant deliveries (up to 25 tonnes worth of material).
• Identify and remove non-conforming materials such as wood, concrete, tyres, and dirt.
• Visually inspect loads — working with crane operators to review and assess loads.

• Oversee quality of materials loaded onto vessels, liaising with customer inspectors and the commercial team.
• Monitor and report any battery-containing items to prevent fire risks.
• Report all non-conformances via the internal WhatsApp group and maintain accurate visual records (photos).
• Collaborate closely with the yard team to improve the quality of ferrous scrap.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Experience working in metal recycling.
• Confident in identifying contamination and quality issues.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with operations teams.
• Flexible to work night shifts on a rotational basis (1 in every 4–5 weeks).
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to challenge quality issues when required.

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Consultant

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