The CompanyOur client is a progressive global plastic recycling business with three distinct divisions: (1) Plastic Recycling; (2) Recycled Supply Chain Management; and (3) Recycled & Waste Plastic Feedstock. Their expert global team combine impressive technical knowledge and capability with a passion for recycling and the circular economy. Our client is passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity, buying, selling and recycling scrap plastic.Since our client started on their journey in 2005, they have developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. They have grown a strong, talented team who are highly trained, dedicated and loyal. They are headquartered in Hong Kong with operations and representation in Australia, Finland, Ireland, Turkey, Spain, Netherlands & UK. They operate a factory based in the UK specialising in the collection and recycling of plastic waste generated from industry and manufacturing.The RoleYou’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.RequirementsKnowledge (Education & Related Experience)At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Inspector, Procurement, Inspection, or similar.At least 3 years of experience working in the field.Driving license required and able to travel overnight.Skills & AbilitiesMultilingual (fluent English is a requirement).Able to use logic and reasoning to appraise situations.Able to anticipate opportunities and risks.Able to build rapport quickly with colleagues and customers.Able to negotiate effectively with customers to maximise margins.Able to effectively collaborate with colleagues to achieve results.Able to manage and respond quickly to changing/competing priorities .Highly organized, able to independently plan own time.Able to follow internal procedure & policy (CRM, Admin, Trial Policies, Customer Onboarding).Able to present and clearly communicate information in speaking and writing.Able to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high-standard.Able to use Excel, Outlook, Word and other MS Office products with high level of proficiency.Able to undertake effective research.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.BenefitsLearn 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.
The Company
Our client is a progressive global plastic recycling business with three distinct divisions: (1) Plastic Recycling; (2) Recycled Supply Chain Management; and (3) Recycled & Waste Plastic Feedstock. Their expert global team combine impressive technical knowledge and capability with a passion for recycling and the circular economy. Our client is passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity, buying, selling and recycling scrap plastic.
Since our client started on their journey in 2005, they have developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. They have grown a strong, talented team who are highly trained, dedicated and loyal. They are headquartered in Hong Kong with operations and representation in Australia, Finland, Ireland, Turkey, Spain, Netherlands & UK. They operate a factory based in the UK specialising in the collection and recycling of plastic waste generated from industry and manufacturing.
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.
Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience)
- At least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Inspector, Procurement, Inspection, or similar.
- At least 3 years of experience working in the field.
- Driving license required and able to travel overnight.
Skills & Abilities
- Multilingual (fluent English is a requirement).
- Able to use logic and reasoning to appraise situations.
- Able to anticipate opportunities and risks.
- Able to build rapport quickly with colleagues and customers.
- Able to negotiate effectively with customers to maximise margins.
- Able to effectively collaborate with colleagues to achieve results.
- Able to manage and respond quickly to changing/competing priorities .
- Highly organized, able to independently plan own time.
- Able to follow internal procedure & policy (CRM, Admin, Trial Policies, Customer Onboarding).
- Able to present and clearly communicate information in speaking and writing.
- Able to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high-standard.
- Able to use Excel, Outlook, Word and other MS Office products with high level of proficiency.
- Able to undertake effective research.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
Avomind is a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics & insights talent globally.Our global network - serviced from Berlin, London, Barcelona, Miami, Jakarta and Singapore is built up of partnerships with >200 leading academic institutions; 25 leading MBA programs and 45 tech institutions.We provide our clients with unlimited access to our network and offer custom recruitment; embedded hiring and talent branding services.Speed is our care value - do expect a first project input within 24 hours. 75% of the hired candidates are part of the 1st week’s batch, that we would deliver on a project.
Avomind is a go to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics & insights talent globally.
Our global network - serviced from Berlin, London, Barcelona, Miami, Jakarta and Singapore is built up of partnerships with >200 leading academic institutions; 25 leading MBA programs and 45 tech institutions.
We provide our clients with unlimited access to our network and offer custom recruitment; embedded hiring and talent branding services.
Speed is our care value - do expect a first project input within 24 hours. 75% of the hired candidates are part of the 1st week’s batch, that we would deliver on a project.
