Quality Checker

EMR Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Wellbeing scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Retail and utilities discounts

Job summary

EMR is recruiting for a Metal Quality Inspector to manage depot traffic and act as the first point of contact for customers, ensuring smooth operations and accurate scrap grading.

You will develop expertise in non-conforming material identification and hand sorting of metals, contributing to efficient, safe depot workflows and high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or environment.

Responsibilities

• You will manage all vehicles entering and exiting the depot, liaising with customers and other team members to keep a steady flow of traffic moving within the depot.
• You will act as first point of contact for customers to resolve any issues/problems, developing and maintaining professional relationships.
• You will compile reports and update EMR's database plus accurately grading incoming and outgoing scrap deliveries to agreed EMR standards.
• You will assist in identifying and separating non-conforming materials, recording and documenting evidence, and applying the associated penalties.
• You will provide assistance in hand sorting and separating different metal types and grades into the relevant bays, bales or containers.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Job description

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity:

Are you looking to have a sustainable career? Whilst truly making the world better, fairer and greener for the next generation.

You will be a true hero in the eyes of future generations to come. By playing a key part in our bold commitment to transform our business into a provider of net zero carbon sustainable materials by 2040. You truly will be making the world a be a better place to live for the next generation.

This role is bursting with opportunity for the right person. Our Metal Quality Inspectors are the people on the ground who keep traffic in and out of the depot flowing smoothly and safely and ensure we deliver the best customer service. Without their keen eye for detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, our depots wouldn't be the successes they are today.

As a Metal QualityInspector, you will further develop your knowledge and expertise of what it takes to be at the forefront of recycling and sustainability. You will also be able to build on and expand your current skills by taking that next step in your career.

What You Will Be Doing:

• You will manageall vehicles entering and exiting the depot, liaising with customers and other team members to keep a steady flow of traffic moving within the depot.
• You will act as first point of contact for customers to resolve any issues/problems, developing and maintaining professional relationships.
• You will compile reports and update EMR's database plus accurately grading incoming and outgoing scrap deliveries to agreed EMR standards.
• You will assist in Identifying and separating non-conforming materials, recording and documenting evidence, and applying the associated penalties.
• You will provide assistancein hand sorting and separating different metal types and grades into the relevant bays, bales or containers.

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar role or environment

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

'The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.'

'I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.'

'I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.'

''EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.'

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
• Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
• Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
• Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
• Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive