Field Quality Inspector

Vanden Global Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanden Global Ltd is recruiting a Field Quality Inspector to ensure waste plastic materials meet quality standards across supplier sites and loadings. This hands-on, field-based role offers extensive technical training and clear career progression into commercial, technical, or training paths.

You’ll travel 3–4 days per week, collect samples, perform tests, analyse results, and work closely with commercial teams to protect customer outcomes, while managing your own schedule with high autonomy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field quality inspection experience.
• Ability to collect samples, run tests, and analyse results.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials at supplier sites and during loadings
• Collect samples, perform tests, and analyse results
• Identify risks, contamination, and quality issues
• Work closely with commercial teams to protect customer outcomes
• Travel 3–4 days per week and manage your own schedule

Skills

Quality inspection

Field work

Analytical thinking

Time management

Job description

Field Quality Inspector

Field-based role | Company car | Training | Career progression
Be part of something special. Join Vanden.

At Vanden, we’re building the world’s largest recycled plastics commodities company — transforming waste into valuable resources. With a global presence across 50+ countries and a fast-growing team, this is your chance to join a business where you can learn, grow, and make real impact.

The Role

You’ll ensure waste plastic materials meet the quality standards our customers rely on. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you’ll:

• Inspect materials at supplier sites and during loadings
• Collect samples, perform tests, and analyse results
• Identify risks, contamination, and quality issues
• Work closely with commercial teams to protect customer outcomes
• Travel 3–4 days per week and manage your own schedule

Why Join?

• Learn plastic recycling from the ground up
• Extensive technical training (lab + field testing)
• Real career progression into commercial, technical, or training paths
• Work in a growth industry with global exposure
• High autonomy and responsibility from day one

You’ll Be Great If You Are:

• Hands‑on and comfortable working in the field
• Curious, investigative, and detail‑oriented
• Confident having tough conversations on quality
• Organized and able to manage your own time
• Driven to learn and grow in a fast‑paced environment

Ideal Background

Experience in Quality, Procurement, Inspection, or similar — plus a driving licence.