Quality Inspector

Aspion; Stallingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recycling company based in Stallingborough is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in the metal recycling process. You will monitor incoming and outgoing materials, inspect merchant deliveries, and oversee quality during the loading of vessels. Ideal candidates will have experience in the recycling industry, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position includes competitive salary, pension, and generous leave.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holiday

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience working in metal recycling is essential.
• Strong communication skills to address quality issues effectively.
• Proactive hands-on approach to quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality of incoming merchant deliveries.
• Identify and remove non-conforming materials.
• Oversee the loading quality onto vessels.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance scrap quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assessment

Communication

Job description

Quality Inspector

Immingham

Metal Recycling Industry

Full-Time | Permanent

£40,000-£50,000

Reference: ASPLIV /QI-IM-DB1025

The Role

As a Quality Inspector, you will monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing materials in a high‑volume metal recycling environment. From checking merchant deliveries to overseeing vessel loading, you will play a key role in ensuring all materials meet the company's strict quality and safety standards.

Package Details

• 06:30 – 17:30, Monday to Friday
• Must be able to work one week of night shifts (18:00 – 06:00) every 4–5 weeks when vessels are loaded
• £40,000 – £50,000 depending on level of experience
• 23 days annual leave + bank holiday
• Company pension

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess the quality of incoming merchant deliveries (up to 25 tonnes)
• Identify and remove non‑conforming materials such as wood, concrete, tyres and dirt
• Visually inspect loads and liaise with crane operators to review and assess them
• Oversee the 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
• Confidence 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