Trainee Asbestos Analyst​/Surveyor

• Business Unit:
  Asbestos

About Environment & Safety
SOCOTEC's Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people's health and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We use industry-leading tools and science-based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

• 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
• an electric car scheme (where applicable)
• employee recognition programmes
• family-friendly support
• exclusive retail discounts
• employee assistance programmes
• and an enhanced company pension

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Launch Your Career in Environmental Safety – Become a Trainee Asbestos Analyst
No Experience Needed | Full Training Provided

Are you interested in occupational health and making environments safer for others? Looking for a career that makes a real difference? We're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our expanding team as a Trainee Asbestos Analyst.

This is your chance to build a rewarding career in the environmental safety sector, where your work helps protect people's health and improve building safety. As part of our dedicated team, you'll play a key role in identifying and monitoring asbestos in buildings, helping to create safer spaces across the UK. You'll have the opportunity to work with prestigious clients across sectors such as Defence, infrastructure (rail, roads, power stations), service, retail and heritage.

You will also receive comprehensive training and continuous support from experienced team members and upon completion, you will be awarded the P403 qualification - an industry recognised certification issued by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).

This entry-level role suits someone enthusiastic, adaptable, and keen to learn in a hands-on environment.

• Go through an intensive 3-month site and office-based training program. During this time, you'll learn everything you need to know about asbestos air monitoring- this means understanding how to test the air in buildings to check for asbestos particles and ensure it's safe for people to be there
• Undertake a six-month training programme working towards the successful attainment of the P402 surveying qualification
• Check the level of airborne fibres before starting any work
• Test for leaks while work is happening to make sure safety measures are working
• Carry out air testing after the work to confirm it's safe to remove safety controls and use the area again
• Report any health and safety concerns to the client and stop work right away if needed
• Put together a final report with all project details, including waste documents, for the building’s safety file
• To record all inspection data and produce associated reports that will be subject to authorisation
• To ensure all equipment is maintained correctly, inclusive of calibrations, servicing and records
• To ensure cleanliness of equipment and working environment
• To ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with documented procedures and comply with the quality system on a…