Scrap Inspector

We are recruiting a Scrap Inspector to join our team at our new Nottingham site.

This is a critical quality control role responsible for inspecting incoming and outgoing scrap materials to ensure compliance with customer specifications, environmental permits and company standards. The Scrap Inspector plays a key role in protecting site profitability by preventing contamination, identifying non-conforming materials and maintaining product integrity.

You will work closely with site management, weighbridge, plant operators and the commercial team to ensure materials are processed correctly and meet required grades.

• Inspect incoming loads of scrap to verify grade, quality and compliance
• Identify and reject non-conforming, hazardous or contaminated materials
• Check outgoing loads against customer specifications and contractual requirements
• Liaise with yard operatives and plant operators to ensure correct segregation
• Record inspection findings accurately and maintain documentation
• Support dispute resolution regarding material quality where required
• Monitor stockpiles to ensure grade integrity is maintained
• Report any environmental or compliance risks immediately
• Assist with internal audits and compliance checks

• Ensure materials meet internal grading standards
• Protect the business from financial loss due to contamination or incorrect grading
• Support adherence to site environmental permits and waste regulations
• Maintain clear communication with site leadership regarding quality trends

• Wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Operate safely within active yard environments
• Remain vigilant to moving plant and vehicles
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Report hazards, near misses and unsafe conditions
• Support environmental compliance and duty of care obligations

• Strong knowledge of scrap metal grades (ferrous and/or non-ferrous)
• Experience working within recycling, metals or waste operations
• High attention to detail
• Confidence in challenging non-compliant loads
• Good record-keeping and communication skills
• Experience in a quality control or inspection role
• Understanding of environmental permit conditions
• Knowledge of customer grade specifications

• Assertive but professional
• Detail-oriented and methodical
• Strong integrity and accountability

• Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
• Overtime paid after 40 hours per week
• Full PPE provided
• Opportunity to join a newly established and growing site
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you have strong scrap grading knowledge and want to play a key role in protecting product quality and site performance, we would like to hear from you. To apply :
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