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Metals Inspector - UK

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in the scrap metal industry (ferrous and none-ferrous)
  • Experience in commercial roles will be considered a plus
  • Driving license
  • Good communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Performs assigned and routine visual inspections of scrap metal loads
  • Tests and inspects materials based on established quality specifications
  • Attends loadings of containers at supplier sites
  • Notify operations and commercial supervisors of problems and assist in recommending remedial procedures to correct violations or issues encountered during inspection

Key facts

Other skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Decision Making
  • Calmness Under Pressure

About the company

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Vipa Group

Sustainable development

Vipa Lausanne is a global merchandiser of recovered paper, prime paper, stock lots and other recyclable raw materials and recycling services. Vipa’s network covers Europe, USA, Asia and the Middle East, offering a wide range of products and services. We are one of the leading trading and collection recycling companies in the world. With a current total annual capacity beyond 1'000'000 tons per year, Vipa is one of the market leaders.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustrySustainable development
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

We are looking to hire a

Metals Inspector
Based in UK [Remote Role]| Ref: UKI - 0626

About VIPA

VIPA is a European multinational company, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a leading position in the global recycling and recovered material trading sectors. As our business in the UK is growing, we want to expand our team and wish to employ an Inspector for our Metals Division. The position can be based anywhere in the UK.

Why VIPA?

For us, each and every team member is special and important, and this is the reason why we invest in training, personal and professional growth. We offer great working conditions in a multinational environment, in a dynamic and fast-growing company.


Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs assigned and routine visual inspections of scrap metal loads

  • Tests and inspects materials based on established quality specifications

  • Attends loadings of containers at supplier sites

  • Notify operations and commercial supervisors of problems and assist in recommending remedial procedures to correct violations or issues encountered during inspection.

  • Collaborate with commercial department concerning quality and consistency of suppliers


Qualifications & Competencies

  • Experience in the scrap metal industry (ferrous and none-ferrous)

  • Experience in commercial roles will be considered a plus

  • Driving license

  • Good communication skills

  • Adaptive to change, and ability to work under pressure

  • Strong decision-making ability

  • Availability to travel in the UK for business purposes



What we offer

  • Competitive salary, according to experience and qualifications

  • Corporate equipment (laptop, mobile phone)

  • Excellent working conditions in a multinational environment



Only local candidates will be considered - No relocation is offered

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