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Field Quality Inspector (Waste / Plastics)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
West Midlands (region), United Kingdom
Last week
£30,000 – £35,000 pa

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£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Seniority
Mid
Posted
22 May 2026 (Last week)

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Field Quality Inspector (Waste / Plastics)

£30,000 - £35,000 + Company Car + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

West Midlands (Field-Based UK Travel)

Are you a hands-on quality professional looking to build a career in a fast-growing, global business with full training and clear progression?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an international leader in recycled materials, offering autonomy, development, and long-term career paths.

You will be responsible for inspecting recyclable plastic materials across supplier sites throughout the UK, ensuring quality standards are met before dispatch. This is a field-based role where you will travel regularly, carry out inspections, collect samples, and work closely with internal teams to protect customer outcomes.

The company is a globally recognised organisation operating across 50+ countries, transforming waste into valuable resources. With strong growth and investment, they offer structured training and the opportunity to progress into technical, commercial, or leadership roles.

This role would suit someone from a quality, inspection, or hands-on operational background, looking for a varied field-based role with training and genuine career progression.

The Role:

  • Inspect recyclable plastic materials at supplier sites
    * Collect samples, carry out testing, and analyse results
    * Identify contamination, risks, and quality issues
    * Work closely with commercial teams to ensure standards are met
    * Travel across the UK and manage your own schedule
    * Maintain accurate reporting and documentation

The Person:

  • Experience in quality, inspection, or a similar hands-on role
    * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

If you are interested in this role, click'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH25161a

Keywords: Quality Inspector, Field Inspector, Recycling, Plastics, Waste Management, Quality Control, Field Service, Environmental, Inspection Engineer, West Midlands

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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