Senior Commodities Inspector - Metals & Minerals

Senior Commodities Inspector - Metals & Minerals

Metals & Minerals | Field-Based | Hanau / Frankfurt Region

Up to 75,000 + 8,160 Car Allowance | Must be a driver within 1 hour of Hanau / Frankfurt

Are you an experienced inspection and sampling professional with a background in Metals & Minerals? Do you thrive in a dynamic, field-based environment where no two days are the same? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level with a globally recognised testing, inspection, and certification organisation.

The Role

As a Senior Sampling Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in carrying out and supervising the inspection, weighing, and sampling of commodities across the Metals & Minerals division. This is a field-based position, requiring regular travel to sites across Germany and Europe, so you must be based within a 1-hour commute of Hanau / Frankfurt.

Reporting to the Inspections Technical Services Manager, you will act as a senior point of expertise within the inspection team - leading complex assignments, mentoring colleagues, and deputising for the manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and/or supervise the inspection, weighing, and sampling of Metals & Minerals commodities to pre-defined standards
• Perform a range of audits within the Metals & Minerals commodity industries
• Produce accurate, detailed, and timely inspection reports
• Lead complex, multi-inspector site operations and manage on-site teams
• Support the manager in planning, technical queries, and SOP development
• Train and mentor junior members of the inspection team
• Communicate market intelligence to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain cost and expenditure records for nominated jobs
• Resolve client claims and contribute to Quality Investigation Report (QIR) reviews
• Ensure full compliance with company quality systems, ethics, and Health & Safety protocols
• Represent the organisation professionally at all times, acting as a trusted ambassador in the field

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 4-5 years' experience in the Metals & Minerals industry - this is essential
• Proven experience in commodity inspection, weighing, and/or sampling
• A/Level standard education or equivalent professional qualification / experience
• Full, valid driving licence and current passport
• Physical fitness to work in outdoor locations, warehouses, and aboard vessels
• Strong report-writing skills with an excellent eye for detail
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Solid problem-solving ability and effective conflict / dispute resolution skills
• Good time management, organisation, and prioritisation under pressure
• Competent IT skills - Outlook and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
• Willingness to travel; this is a field-based role across Germany and Europe
• Must be based within a 1-hour commute of Hanau / Frankfurt

The Package

• Salary of up to 75,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual car allowance of 8,160
• Field-based role with travel across Germany and Europe
• The opportunity to join a globally respected organisation in the inspection and testing sector

How to Apply

If you have the experience and drive to excel in this senior field-based role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a brief overview of your Metals & Minerals background.

Pursuit Group is acting as a recruitment consultancy on behalf of the client. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.