Scrap Inspector

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Nottingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Scrap metal grading Quality control Recycling operations Waste operations Record-keeping Communication skills Environmental compliance Health and Safety

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Quality & Compliance Responsibility

  • 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

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • 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

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • 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

Desirable:

  • Experience in a quality control or inspection role
  • Understanding of environmental permit conditions
  • Knowledge of customer grade specifications

Personal Attributes

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

What We Offer

  • 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 click here: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] jobs and careers | Indeed.com

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