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Vanden Recycling

Field Quality Inspector

West Midlands
Posted about 12 hours ago
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Field Quality Inspector

Field-based role | Company car | Training | Career progression

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:

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  • 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

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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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Skills

Quality Inspection
Material Sampling
Risk Identification
Contamination Analysis
Time Management
Communication
Field Testing
Procurement

Location

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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