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Field Quality Inspector

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in Quality, Procurement, Inspection, or similar
  • Driving licence
  • Hands-on and comfortable working in the field
  • Curious, investigative, and detail-oriented

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

Key facts

Other skills

  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication

About the company

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Vanden Recycling

Recycling & Circular Economy

Vanden Recycling are a progressive global plastic recycling business with three distinct divisions:♻Plastic Scrap Trading♻Recycled Resins (product)♻Plastic ReprocessingOur expert global team combine impressive technical knowledge and capability with a passion for recycling and the circular economy.Local teams across the world collaborate to deliver unmatched market access, advice and support to manufacturers and suppliers on a global scale. Close working relationships mean reliable and robust solutions are found for plastic supply and recycling needs that increases the value of their material and ensuring it re-enters the supply chain. Trading in more than 100 grades of plastic scrap and recycled resin, ranging from ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PET, PP and many more, their quality control and traceability ensure that customers get the best service and the quality of recycled feedstock they need. Vanden has a plastic recycling facility in the UK, collecting scrap from Plastic Manufacturers, Waste Management & Distribution businesses across the country. With offices in UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Finland, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Germany and Netherlands and a recycling plant in the UK, Vanden has developed comprehensive knowledge of how plastics are recycled and the best recovery methods to enhance recyclability. From developing training programs for manufacturers and their staff, to implementing collection and logistics systems, Vanden engages with the supply chain to capture and recycle plastics efficiently.ContactEmail (Purchasing): supply@vandenrecycling.com Email (Sales): sales@vandenrecycling.comOr visit our website for more information: www.vandenrecycling.com

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryRecycling & Circular Economy
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Field Quality Inspector

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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.

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